Location:
Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea
About The Job:
Job summary
Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with different business areas? Can you comfortably use content publishing tools? Do you have experience of writing content to an agreed standard? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Description
The Lead Intranet Content Designer is responsible for the management, design, delivery and development of content on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) intranet platform.
DVSA’s intranet helps our c4,700 colleagues access the clear and accurate information they need to do their jobs efficiently and effectively and provides engaging, targeted internal communications.
We are committed to becoming a digitally enabled organisation. As part of this commitment, we have invested in modern, efficient technology which supports our mobile workforce and moved to a SharePoint / O365 environment. You will ensure that our intranet platform maximises the use of these new tools and technology.
You’ll ensure that content on our intranet platform is governed effectively and that it meets the needs of our users and our business, supporting delivery of DVSA’s 5-year strategy.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.
Person specification
To succeed in this role, you can work in an agile environment and experience of working with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads and goals. You have proven experience of managing content on an intranet platform, ideally in a SharePoint and Office365 environment.
You have experience in establishing policies and procedures to ensure day-to-day publishing of content on an intranet platform. You have extensive experience of writing for the intranet or web, with a proven ability to create content that is accessible and usable for all. You have experience of using content publishing tools to publish content and good working knowledge of accessibility regulations.
You have experience in requirements gathering, systems configuration and stakeholder management. You are a natural communicator and have proven experience of managing relationships with stakeholders.
You can demonstrate a deep understanding of how to create engaging digital content that meets a user and business needs. You have proven experience in using metrics (like Google Analytics) and user feedback to define, access performance and improve content. You have knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 tools and can demonstrate an understanding of the components of common web technology (HTML, CSS).
Additional Information
This role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham or Swansea, your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, to carry out separate duties at alternative working locations or DVSA sites. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.
If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
There will be Occasional travel to Nottingham, Bristol, Swansea, and other locations in the UK, including some overnight stays as part of this role.
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least three days per week.
Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
About Us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.
We’re working hard to:
To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical Skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £34,233, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Latest IT and Tech devices.
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing.
Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
For more information visit our careers page
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 750 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
In your Personal Statement, please provide detailed evidence of the following:
The sift is due to take place 23 - 24 January 2025.
Interviews are likely to be held from 05 February 2025.
This interview could be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We’ll try to meet the dates we’ve set out in the advert. But there may be occasions when these dates will change. We’ll give you plenty of notice of any important dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
An interview.
As part of the technical assessment for this role you will be assessed against:
The GCS Competency Framework.
Further details around this can be found in the 'Technical' section of the advert and in the attached Candidate Pack.
If you would like to find out more about it’s like to work for DVSA and how to apply, we will be holding virtual sessions to find out more. Please click here to secure your place at one of our upcoming events.
The Department for Transport recruits using Success Profiles. For each role, we consider what you need to demonstrate to be successful.
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
You can read more about Success Profiles here.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Document Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.
Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Nationality Requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
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: Rory Mennell
Email: rory.mennell@dvsa.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here
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