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Candidate Pack Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) Chief Executive Officer - Senior Commercial Specialist - Gov.uk
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Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)
Chief Executive Officer

 Senior Commercial Specialist
 Government Commercial Function

Reference: 110108        Closing date: 2nd May 2021
Candidate Pack Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) Chief Executive Officer - Senior Commercial Specialist - Gov.uk
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      Welcome Message from

      Jim Spittle
      Chair, Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL)

      Supply Chain Coordination Limited (SCCL) was established to act         2021 will be an exciting year for SCCL, which will be transferring
      as the management function of the NHS Supply Chain. The                 into NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I). SCCL will
      Company is wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Health and        continue to operate as a distinct buying organisation within NHS
      Social Care, who provides direction to the organisation. SCCL acts      E&I where the CEO will be responsible for leading on the
      as the management function within the NHS Supply Chain                  embedding of SCCL, transforming and shaping the organisation
      operating model for the NHS that will deliver savings of £2.4 billion   in order to meet future demands for the NHS Supply Chain and
      back into the frontline by 2023/2024.                                   customers, and incorporating the PPE Buying Cell that was set
                                                                              up as part of the COVID emergency response into SCCL. This is
      The Company is well on its way to deliver the strategy and benefits     a fantastic time to join us and make a difference, leading the
      outlined in the original business case, along with the multi-faceted    change and shaping the future for our organisation.
      transformation programme that will support the future growth and
      our customers’ complex and exacting needs and requirements.             We welcome your interest in the position of Chief Executive
      However, it goes without saying we still have much to do,               Officer of SCCL, which without doubt is challenging, fast
      particularly with developing a greater focus on our customer            changing and a complex position. The successful candidate for
      centricity objectives with the development of proving value for         this role will be employed by the Government Commercial
      money and improvements to our broader collaboration with our            Organisation but will work within SCCL as the CEO.
      partners across the NHS and beyond.

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     SCCL: Purpose, Vision & Values
   Purpose                                                                                            Values
   We proudly deliver supply chain excellence and best value to NHS                                    •   Ambitious; be driven
   customers and patients through innovation, service and clinical expertise.                          •   Integrity; be authentic
                                                                                                       •   Be enterprising; future focussed
   Vision                                                                                             •   Respectful; be inclusive
                                                                                                       •   Innovative; be the difference
   Through our passion and excellence, we improve lives as the supply chain
   partner of choice for the NHS

                                                                         Chief Executive                                             SCCL Organisational Chart
                                                                             Officer                                                 (as at March 2021)

                                                                                        EA &
                                                                                       Business
                                                                                       Manager

                                                                                                                                                   Director of
                                                                     Customer        Strategy. Comms
   Director of Supply   Chief Operating       Chief Finance                                                Transformation                         Governance,
                                                                    Engagement          & Marketing                             HR Director
         Chain              Officer              Officer                                                      Director                            Assurance &
                                                                     Director*            Director
                                                                                                                                                      Legal

                           Director of CAPA

   *The Customer Engagement Director role is currently fulfilled by a contractor, the permanent vacancy is being advertised
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      Welcome Message from
      Dr Emily Lawson
      Chief Commercial Officer, NHS England & NHS
      Improvement
    I am delighted that you are interested in applying for the key role of     signalling greater collaboration between health and care partners at
    Chief Executive Officer of SCCL. This is a fantastic opportunity to        a local and system level.
    shape the transformation of SCCL, working in a fast paced,
    constantly evolving environment.                                           We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a proven track
                                                                               record of building, developing and leading complex organisations
    It has been an incredibly challenging time for the wider system but        through large-scale transformation. They will need to have
    it also brings with it a significant opportunity to strengthen our         outstanding relationship management skills alongside the ability to
    supply chain infrastructure. As part of the COVID emergency                build credibility and trust across Government, industry and the wider
    response, and through a collective endeavour with our Health               NHS. The role will suit a candidate with the enthusiasm and
    Service, we were able to draw on the expertise and resources of            resilience to navigate uncertain environments, who is ready and
    SCCL, suppliers, Trusts, regions and Government departments to             willing to work collaboratively with the Procurement Transformation
    rapidly establish a new PPE supply chain that few other healthcare         Team within NHS E&I to solve the practical challenges facing the
    systems could rival. This role creates a significant opportunity to        NHS Supply Chain.
    build on these achievements and to shape SCCL’s strategy to
    build a resilient and customer-focussed organisation that can meet         If you are a commercial leader who is seeking an opportunity to
    the future demands of the NHS Supply Chain. This will need to be           undertake a stimulating and influential role across Government,
    achieved within the context of an evolving health system                   industry and the wider health and care system, then I look forward to
    landscape with the move to Integrated Care Systems                         receiving your application.
                                                                               .
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      Welcome Message from

      Gareth Rhys Williams
      Government Chief Commercial Officer

     Thank you for your interest in joining HM Government’s                Our vision is to make the Government’s Commercial Function the

     Commercial Function.                                                  best in the UK: staffed with top commercial specialists, creating and
                                                                           managing        innovative,    efficient     and   effective    commercial

     Building a strong Commercial Function in Government, and with it      arrangements.

     the right commercial capability, is at the heart of a far-reaching
     programme of Civil Service reform. The Government Commercial          This is an exciting and diverse environment – we spend around

     Function (GCF) is more than just the response to the challenges       £51bn per year on procurements that range from £100k to multi-

     that Government has faced in recent times; it is an essential         billion pound contracts, with annual spend on individual contracts

     element of the Government’s efforts to address the value for          often exceeding £500m. Our supply base includes SMEs and the

     money agenda, while delivering higher quality public services. We     largest    multinationals     and   our     business   models    have   the

     have played a pivotal role in the response to the COVID               Government acting as shareholder or sponsor, as well as being an

     emergency with a huge contribution to PPE, Test & Trace and           ‘intelligent client’.

     Vaccines demonstrating the vital importance of our role in
     Government Delivery.

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      Welcome message from

      Gareth Rhys Williams
      Government Chief Commercial Officer Cont.
      We need to continue to improve our knowledge of the marketplace.          We are building a cadre of commercial talent in all Government
      We need to maximise value from our commercial dealings and                departments - people who can manage our commercial portfolios,
      increasingly have to put in place the tools to achieve that - better IT   who can lead our most complex and novel programmes and
      and databases, consistent methodology and benchmarking. But               projects, people who have the gravitas and depth of experience to
      tools alone are not enough. We need senior commercial specialists         work alongside our Ministers and policy and operational leaders to
      across all Government departments working collectively to address         develop innovative commercial arrangements, whether through
      common ‘Crown’ objectives and acting as a single customer.                joint ventures, outsourcing or best-in-class contracts.

      Recognising the importance of these senior roles, the Government          I hope you will be inspired to join us and help lead the on-going
      Commercial Organisation (GCO) has been established to manage              commercial reform agenda of the Civil Service. You won’t find a
      the employment, development and on-going talent management for            more exciting or diverse challenge elsewhere.
      the four most senior grades of commercial professionals within the
      wider Commercial Function.

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      The Government Commercial Organisation (GCO)
      Offer
      A Challenge Like No Other

     The GCO offers the type of challenges and career-defining projects that
     other employers simply can’t match. Where else could you take on
     projects affecting national security, global warming or childhood wellbeing?
     In what other organisation could you network with over 1,000 of the UK’s
     most impressive commercial specialists? At the GCO we offer this and
     more.

      A Progressive Development Offer

     We offer the chance to develop new skills within one Government
     department, by moving between departments or by gaining the opportunity
     to move into the centre of Government, the Cabinet Office, where our
     Central Teams are based, gaining exposure to the most challenging
     projects. We host a multitude of networking events and we have an online
     hub to share knowledge. Through the “Government Commercial College” –
     our online home for visionary commercial training – we support every
     professional ambition. With on-going access to Career Coaches who
     support the creation of bespoke development plans, every training need is
     met. This is a place where anything and everything is possible.

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      The Government Commercial Organisation (GCO)
      Offer
       Package                                                                An Inclusive Environment

      You will have access to a unique benefits package that is               The Government Commercial Organisation is an employer that is
      reflective of the sector-leading work we are doing. We are a            truly committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace
      forward-thinking organisation, we know that our people achieve          where all our people are able to bring their whole selves to work
      their best results when they are fulfilled in their workplace. To       and are able to perform to their full potential. We understand the
      attract the very best commercial talent, we have stepped away           importance of diversity and inclusion and strive for a workplace
      from traditional Civil Service benefits. Our GCO terms offer higher     that     reflects    the       communities    that    we      serve.
      base salaries with a competitive performance-related pay bonus.         We especially welcome applications from underrepresented
                                                                              groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)
                                                                              candidates, candidates with a disability and candidates with
                                                                              gender diverse identities.

                                                                              We develop all our staff to enable them to make a full contribution
                                                                              to meeting our objectives and to fulfil their own potential on merit.
                                                                              We promote a range of flexible working patterns to enable staff to
                                                                              balance home and work responsibilities and we treat people
                                                                              fairly, irrespective of their working arrangements.

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      Vacancy Information

       Job title                                                              Working Arrangements
      Chief Executive Officer, Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL),          This is a full-time role and the panel will consider flexible working
      Government Commercial Function                                          arrangements and job share arrangements

       Salary
                                                                               Security Clearance
      This role is at Senior Commercial Specialist level with a pay scale
                                                                              SC level (more information provided later in pack).
      of £134,640 to £175,000 plus GCO Pension and GCO Terms.

      In addition, on gaining an ‘A’ accreditation at the SCS                  Reports to
      Commercial Assessment Centre, performance-related-pay of up             This role reports directly to: Jim Spittle, Chair, SCCL, and
      to 20% becomes available.                                               functionally   to    Gareth   Rhys     Williams,   Government   Chief
                                                                              Commercial Officer. In addition, the successful candidate will be
       Location and Travel
                                                                              expected to work closely with the shareholder and, alongside the
      Assignment Location: Skipton House, London or Equinox House,
                                                                              Chair, will be accountable to the shareholder representative,
      Nottingham.
                                                                              anticipated to be Emily Lawson, NHSE&I Chief Commercial
                                                                              Officer
      The role will also include extensive travel throughout the UK to
      customer and operational sites as well as some limited travel
      internationally (COVID control measures permitting).
      Relocation costs will not be reimbursed.

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      Key Responsibilities
     The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing             The CEO will oversee the strategies and transformation plans,
     strategic,    customer-centric     and       commercially-focussed        and ensure that customer service delivery and resilient supply
     operational leadership for SCCL. By working with the Board and            chains remain the key priority throughout.
     Executive Team, and in accordance with service agreements                 In order to continue value delivery into the future, the CEO will
     between SCCL and its shareholder, the successful candidate will           develop and oversee strategies that identify where NHS Supply
     define and deliver the next phase of the Company’s development            Chain can drive that value and oversee implementation plans to
     to transform the NHS supply chain.                                        operationalise those strategies.

     The role holder, through their direct reports, will ensure the            The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for providing

     transformational strategy is executed with all operating targets          strategic,     customer-centric       and    commercially-focussed

     met or exceeded. An innate understanding of supply chain, a real          operational leadership for SCCL. By working with the Board and

     ability to deliver sustainable sales and market share growth and          Executive Team, and in accordance with service agreements

     large-scale transformation experience will be essential.                  between SCCL and its shareholder.

     The CEO will guide the growth of the business from circa 50% of
     the £5.7bn medical devices and clinical consumables market                The successful candidate will be working in collaboration with

     spend to at least 80% over the next four years, focusing on               NHSE&I and NHS Trust customers and be responsible for leading

     releasing a total of £2.4bn of cumulative value for the NHS Trusts,       the embedding, transformation and shaping of SCCL in order to

     Integrated    Care   Systems     and     Strategic     Transformation     meet future demands for the NHS Supply Chain . A critical part of

     Partnerships by the end of financial year 2022/23.                        the role will be to incorporate the separate PPE Buying Cell that

     Over the next four years, significant transformation of the supply        was set up as part of the COVID emergency response into SCCL

     chain infrastructure and technology will take place.                      and ensuring beneficial changes are captured into the business.

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      Essential Criteria
      Successful candidates will be outstanding commercial leaders            • Evidence of exceptional customer supplier interface, colleague
      who can build highly effective teams and influential relationships.       and other key stakeholder engagement

      To be successful, you will need to demonstrate capability against
                                                                              • Knowledge and awareness of social, political, financial,
      the following criteria (described in our application system as
                                                                                economic and wider business issues affecting organisations
      Technical Skills) both within your personal statement and at the
                                                                                within the public sector
      final panel interview:

      • Proven track record of successfully leading a multi-billion           Desirable Previous Experience

        pound, fast-paced supply chain and procurement organisation,
                                                                              • Demonstrable experience of working in collaboration with a
        or a business in which a high functioning supply chain is core
                                                                                range    of   external     and   public   organisations,   including
        and fundamental to the customer experience (multi-site and
                                                                                Government regulatory experience.
        multi-vendor) of appropriate scale and complexity
                                                                              • Experience of the healthcare sector would be an advantage but

      • Significant experience at Board level within a large, complex           is not a pre-requisite

        organisation
                                                                              In addition, to be successful, candidates will need to demonstrate

      • Demonstrable experience and a track record of building,               capability against the commercial people standards. These are

        developing and leading a successful organisation through a            assessed at the Commercial Assessment and Development

        period of significant transformation                                  Centre (ADC).

      • Demonstrable track record of strategic business planning

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      Indicative Timeline

      Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these timeframes,
      please let us know in your application letter.

      The expected date for the ADC is set out below - please keep this date available. If you believe you will be unable to attend, please inform
      Odgers as soon as possible.

  31st March – 2nd May 2021              18th May 2021                27th May 2021                     10th June 2021          w/c 14th June 2021
            Advertising                         Sift                   Assessment                         Final panel                 Outcomes
                                                                       centre (ADC)

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      The Panel

      The panel will consist of:
                                                                                             Dr Emily Lawson
                                                                           Photo panel       Chief Commercial Officer, NHS E&I
                                                                            member 2

                            Isabel Doverty
          Photo panel       Civil Service Commissioner
           member 1                                                                          Gareth Rhys Williams
                                                                           Photo panel       Government Chief Commercial Officer
                                                                            member 4

                            Jim Spittle
          Photo panel       Chair, SCCL
           member 3                                                                          Wol Kolade
                                                                           Photo panel       Non Executive Director, NHS E&I
                                                                            member 4

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      The Recruitment Process
       How to Apply                                                          Application Sift

      To apply for this post please click the “Apply Now” button on the      The panel will review your CV and Statement of Suitability against
      job advert and you will be asked to confirm some basic                 the essential criteria for the role.     We are unable to provide
      information, complete some diversity monitoring questions, and         feedback for candidates rejected at this stage due to volumes, but
      confirm your right to work in the UK.                                  all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application.

      Once you have submitted this information, you will receive a            Virtual Assessment and Development Centre (ADC)
      communication directing you to make contact with Odgers, our
                                                                             If you are successful at sift, you will be invited to attend the
      recruitment partners for this campaign. You will then have the
                                                                             Commercial Assessment and Development Centre (ADC).
      opportunity to discuss the role further and also complete your
      application by submitting a CV and supporting statement.
                                                                             The ADC is a day-long assessment that is now taking place
                                                                             virtually and is implemented using live video conferencing via
      Please note that if you do not register your details via the “Apply
                                                                             Google Meet and an online assessment platform.
      Now” button on the Civil Service Jobs website, as well as submit
      your CV and supporting statement to Odgers, your application will
                                                                             Please note that a full ADC briefing will be conducted prior to the
      be deemed to be incomplete and will be sifted out.
                                                                             ADC date that will take you through the assessment process and a
                                                                             participant guide will be provided to help you with the IT and other
      The closing date for this role is 2nd May 2021. You must submit
                                                                             practical elements of preparing for an ADC.
      your CV and statement of suitability to Odgers within 24 hours of
                                                                             Further information about the ADC can be found on page 16 of
      the closing date to complete your application.
                                                                             this pack.

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      Recruitment Process Cont.

      Short Listing                                                              Candidate Engagement Discussions

     The panel will consider your ADC performance and make a                     Shortlisted candidates will be offered the opportunity to meet with
     decision on which candidates to invite to a Final Panel Interview.          the recruiting line manager prior to the final selection panel
                                                                                 interview to learn more about the role and the organisation;
      Occupational Psychology Assessments                                       further details of this will be confirmed with candidates and an
                                                                                 assessment of whether this can take place in person, or virtually,
     Shortlisted candidates will be asked to take part in occupational
                                                                                 will be made at a later date.
     psychology    assessments.       Further   details   regarding      the
     assessments will be made available.
                                                                                  Final Panel Interview

      References                                                                If you pass the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a
                                                                                 final panel interview. You will be advised of the format and it is
     Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to supply two work
                                                                                 likely to include a short presentation, which you will have time to
     based references ahead of the panel interview
                                                                                 prepare in advance.

                                                                                 Feedback will be provided for all candidates who have been
                                                                                 through the assessment centre and/or final panel.

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      Commercial Assessment &
      Development Centre
      (ADC)
      The GCO have developed a bespoke commercial assessment
      centre (ADC) as part of our recruitment process so that applicants
      can be evaluated against specific standards improving the rigour
      and consistency with which we select our senior commercial staff.
      More information can be found at:

      https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/commercial-
      assessment-and-development-centre
                                                                                Please note that if you commit to attend an ADC and subsequently
       Points to note                                                          cancel or fail to attend on three occasions in a 12 month period,
                                                                                you will be unable to attend any further ADC dates within a 12
      A full ADC briefing will be conducted prior to the ADC date, which
                                                                                month rolling period.
      will take you through the assessment process and a participant
      guide will be provided to help you with the IT and other practical
                                                                                If you are invited to attend a virtual ADC, but for any reason are
      elements of preparing for an ADC.
                                                                                unable to meet the stated requirements then please get in touch
                                                                                with the Recruitment Account Manager
      Applicants must already have achieved an ‘A’ at an ADC at the
                                                                                (anna.dickinson@cabinetoffice.gov.uk)
      level of the role, or be willing and eligible to attend the ADC.
                                                                                as soon as possible as assistance may be available to support.

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      Additional Information
    Information for existing civil servants

   Successful candidates will be offered a salary in line with the standard   Any move to the GCO/Cabinet Office from another employer will

   Civil Service rules on level transfer or promotion (10% increase on        mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes

   base salary or band minimum, whichever is higher).                         moves between Government departments. You may however be
                                                                              eligible for other Government schemes, including Tax-Free

   Where existing civil servants are currently earning more than the          Childcare. Determine your eligibility at

   relevent payscales advertised, if succcesssful, their remuneration will    https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

   be adjusted to the maximum that has been advertised for this post.
                                                                              We recommend that you advise your Line Manager of your

   Successful candidates who gain an ‘A’ accreditation will be offered the    application, particularly if you get to the Assessment Centre

   choice between GCO terms or Cabinet Office (modernised) Civil              stage. Previous candidates have found it helpful to discuss the

   Service terms. The advertised salary will be adjusted to sit on the GCO    ADC outcome report with their Line Manager and seek their

   Civil Service equivalent pay scale for SCS level which is £93,000 -        support on areas for development.

   £145,833

   Successful candidates who gain a ‘B’ grade at the ADC, will be offered     For further information please get in touch with the Recruitment

   a loan agreement on Cabinet Office (modernised) Civil Service terms.       Account Manager, Anna Dickinson

   If on promotion, this will attract a Temporary Duties allowance (10% of    (anna.dickinson@cabinetoffice.gov.uk)

   base salary or band minimum, whichever is higher).

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      Additional Information

       The Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)                                  • ‘normal day-to-day activities’ include everyday things like
                                                                                  eating, washing, walking and going shopping
      The Government Commercial Function offers the Disability
      Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who
                                                                                Reasonable Adjustments
      meet the minimum selection criteria.         We are committed to
      interviewing all applicants with a disability who provide evidence       Under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, we are legally required
      of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post, as           to consider making reasonable adjustments to ensure that
      set out under ‘Essential Criteria’ in this applicant pack.               disabled people are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and
                                                                               selection process. We are therefore committed to meeting,
      To be eligible, your disability must be within the definition laid
                                                                               wherever possible, any needs you specify in your application. We
      down in the Equality Act 2010. A disabled person is defined by
                                                                               will also consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of
      the Equality Act 2010 as someone who has a physical or mental
                                                                               the Act to enable any applicant with a disability (as defined under
      impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on
                                                                               the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
      their ability to perform normal day-to-day activities. For the
      purposes of this policy, these words have the following meanings:
                                                                                Reserved for UK Nationals

      • ‘substantial’ means more than minor or trivial
                                                                               Under certain posts, notably those concerned with security and

      • ‘long-term’ means that the effect of the impairment has lasted,        intelligence, might be reserved for British citizens, but this will not

         or is likely to last, 12 months (there are special rules covering     normally prevent access to a wide range of developmental

         recurring or fluctuating conditions)                                  opportunities within the Civil Service. This is not a reserved post.

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      Additional Information

       Security Clearance                                                     Interview Expenses

      All roles require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).          Unfortunately expenses incurred by candidates during the
      Some roles also require a security clearance (as detailed above)        recruitment process will not be reimbursed by the organisation
      of either Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) or Security Check (SC).         except in exceptional circumstances and only when agreed in
      Information for candidates about security clearance can be found        advance.
      on GOV.UK.

      We will need to confirm your identity, employment history over the       Conflicts of Interest
      past three years (or course details if you were in education),
                                                                              Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests
      nationality and immigration status and criminal record (unspent
                                                                              they may have that might cause questions to be raised about their
      convictions only).
                                                                              approach to the business of the department. They are required to
      Please note that CTC clearance would normally require 3 years’          declare any relevant business interests, share holdings, positions
      UK residency in the past 3 years and SC clearance would                 of authority, retainers, consultancy arrangements or other
      normally require 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is     connections with commercial, public or voluntary bodies, both for
      not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be            themselves and for their spouse/partner.
      required where individuals have not lived in the UK for the
                                                                              The successful candidate will be required to give up any
      required period. This may mean that your security clearance (and
                                                                              conflicting interests and his/her other business and financial
      therefore your appointment) will take longer to confirm or, in some
                                                                              interests may be published.
      cases, not be possible.

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      The Civil Service Code

     All civil servants are subject to the provisions of the Civil Service    Hearing and determining appeals made by civil servants under

     Code, which details the Civil Service values, standards of               the Civil Service Code (Appendix Y) which sets out the Civil

     behaviour and rights and responsibilities. For further information       Service values – Impartiality, Objectivity, Integrity and Honesty -

     visit GOV.UK.                                                            and forms part of the relationship between civil servants and their
                                                                              employer.
      Commissioner-led Selection Process

                                                                              More detailed information can be found on the Civil Service
     This recruitment will be chaired by Isabel Doverty, on behalf of
                                                                              Commission website:
     the Civil Service commission. The Civil Service Commission has
                                                                              http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk
     two primary functions:

                                                                               Eligibility
     Providing assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil
     Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition. For       The post is advertised to suitability qualified people in the external
     the most senior posts in the Civil Service, the Commission               market and one level transfer or promotion to existing civil
     discharges its responsibilities directly by overseeing the               servants and those in accredited Non Departmental Public
     recruitment process and by a Commissioner chairing the                   Bodies.
     selection panel. This recruitment follows the Civil Service
     Recruitment Principles that can be found at:
     https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/rec
     ruitment-principles/

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      Additional Information

       Complaints

      If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance
      with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a
                                                                                Alternative formats
      complaint,     you      should     contact      Helen      Mallison
      (helen.mallison@cabinetoffice.gov.uk) in the first instance.               If you wish to receive a hard copy of the information or an
                                                                                 alternative format e.g. audio, braille or large font then please
      If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can
                                                                                 contact commercialresourcinghub@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
      contact the Civil Service Commission.

       Reserve lists

      If the panel deem more than one candidate to be appointable
      after the final panel interviews, we may hold candidate details on
      a reserve list for 12 months. If we are then recruiting future
      vacancies in the Civil Service requiring the same skills and
      experience, opportunities may be offered to candidates on the
      reserve list without a new competition.

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      Additional Resources
           Additional resources
                   GCO Careers website

                   GCF People Standards for the Profession*

                   Commercial Assessment & Development Centre (ADC)
                   Brochure

      *The standards were launched in 2015 to provide assurance that there is consistency and
      a common understanding of expected attributes, technical skills and business judgement of
      commercial professionals within Government. They set out the standards expected at the
      four different professional levels (Commercial Lead, Associate Commercial Specialist,
      Commercial Specialist, and Senior Commercial Specialist).

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