Role Profile

1. Job description
This advert is open at stages 2 and 3 simultaneously and therefore applications will be considered in
priority order. Open to all staff, regardless of grade or department.
Background
BIS and BIS’ Partner Organisations play a leading role in bringing about growth in the economy. BIS
Ministers each year appoint over 100 board members (Chairs, CEOs, and non-executive directors) to
be the senior leaders delivering economic growth. The appointments team are involved from start to
end in the appointments process. This includes providing frequent policy advice to Ministers,
promoting diversity, and delivering effective, fair, and open competitions for appointments.
Role Purpose
To run, oversee and deliver successful public appointment campaigns. This is an exciting opportunity
to own the end-to-end process to support Ministers in putting in place the right leadership to important
positions within the BIS Partner Organisations.
Main Activities / Responsibilities
The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
• Day to day management and coordination of public appointment campaigns, ensuring campaigns
are delivered on time; adhere to relevant codes; and are delivered on budget
• Ensure public appointments work is compliant with the Commissioner for Public Appointments Code
of Practice (OCPA) and continuously review public appointments process to ensure a consistent and
transparent approach, identifying where improvements can be made;
• Draft high quality Ministerial briefing, providing timely and accurate advice on Public Appointments
campaigns.
• Act as a key point of contact for sponsors and colleagues across BIS providing clear expert advice
and guidance on public appointments policy and process.
Person specification
Please provide information about previous roles.
Competencies
You will be asked to supply evidence of meeting these competencies when you apply.
 Collaborating and partnering
 Delivering at pace
 Seeing the big picture
 Managing a quality service
Civil Service Competency Framework
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks.
Nationality statement
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules.
If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance please be aware that foreign or dual
nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect

2. those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain
countries outside the UK.
Selection process details
If a large number of applications are received then the panel will sift on the lead competency
“Collaborating and Partnering” only.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals.
Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.
Eligibility
This vacancy is open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental
public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were
appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules.
Candidates in their probationary period are not eligible to apply for vacancies within this department.
Priority will be given to civil servants who are surplus.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed
interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information
Contact point for applicants
For further information on this vacancy please contact Taffy Yiu: 02072150320
Sift/interview dates and location
Sifting and interviews will take place 04/07/2016 at 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET.
Interviews 11/07/2016, Interview Location to be confirmed.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a security check may be carried
out.
Further information
The post is advertised as permanent for BIS staff, (Candidates who apply from OGD will do so as a
loan post, for a period of up to 2 years).
A reserve list will be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
On 28 January 2016, Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) announced proposals which could result in
the closure of the Sheffield Office. Details of the news story can be found at the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bis-to-close-sheffield-office
These proposals are subject to Trade Union consultation. Applicants are invited to speak with
advertising managers for further information.