Assistant Director Human Resources
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Are you an exceptional leader with experience in leading a Human Resources function, shaping its direction, culture, values, and goals?
Do you have the ability to influence and deliver organisational change?
Can you build lasting relationships, influencing and directing stakeholders across all levels?
If so, we are looking for a an Assistant Director Human Resources to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.
We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.
This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.
Job description
Human Resources (HR) is a key enabling function responsible for the planning and delivery of the MCA's People Strategy and a full range of HR services including Organisational Design and Development, Talent Management and HR Operations. The Assistant Director - Human Resources works with senior managers to plan, develop, and deliver organisational objectives. In addition, this role is part of the Department for Transport (DfT) HR Leadership team and works collaboratively within the DfT Group HR Model.
As the Assistant Director Human Resources, you will report to the Director of People and Safety and be responsible for developing and delivering the MCA people agenda, which will enable the MCA to achieve its objectives.
In addition, it will be your role to build leadership and people management skills throughout the Agency, providing a modern and flexible HR service to the business. You will also provide insightful leadership to effectively deliver a HR function that embraces innovation, appropriate risk taking, organisational governance, individual accountability and responsibility at all levels.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead and inspire the Human Resources (HR) team to drive forward the People Strategy and People related deliverables within the MCA Strategy and Business Plan to include cultural change, leadership development, talent management, workforce planning, performance management and wellbeing.
- Responsible for the successful delivery of HR services to the business, including pay, reward, employee relations, casework (including litigation), wellbeing, resourcing, policy, talent and development.
- Working in partnership with DfT Group HR Directors, senior leaders and the HR Team to take forward cross-Group and cross-Government initiatives and apply them within MCA. This includes shared services, recruitment, policy, culture and wellbeing, employee relations, pay and pensions, learning and development.
- Provides strategic support and guidance to the Executive Team and Senior Leaders in people matters driving organisational people priorities
- Lead Trade Union engagement encouraging an open and trusted two-way relationship that supports good industrial relations.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will be a Chartered MCIPD member, hold the equivalent HR qualification or have equivalent Senior HR experience.
You will have excellent and effective leadership skills with experience in leading a Human Resources function, shaping its direction, culture, values, and goals.
Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills will come naturally to you. You will have the ability to establish relationships quickly with a wide range of internal and external senior stakeholders, up to board level.
You can influence and deliver organisational change as well as effectively managing Trade Union relations.
Additional Information
This role will be based in the Southampton HQ. MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.
The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.
There may be a requirement for occasional travel on official duty within the UK, which may involve overnight stays. Notice will be given prior to travel.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.
Click here to get a copy of the MCA Staff Benefits Brochure
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Selection process details
As part of your application, you will be required to complete a CV and a 1000 word Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Within your CV and Personal Statement please demonstrate your knowledge and experience of:
- Leading a Human Resources function, shaping its direction, culture, values, and goals.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to establish relationships quickly with a wide range of internal and external senior stakeholders, up to board level.
- Influencing and delivering organisational change.
- Effectively managing Trade Union relations.
It is essential when submitting your personal statement that you provide as much detail as possible, and utilise the full word count given, against the essential criteria outlined above as this will be used in conjunction with your CV to assess candidate suitability to move to the next round in the recruitment process.
Sift and Interview Dates:
The sift is due to take place from the 25th September 2024.
Interviews/assessments are likely to be held w/c 7th October 2024.
This interview could be conducted online via Teams or face to face at one of our offices. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- An interview.
- A presentation.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
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.
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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. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Matthew Briggs
- Email : Matthew.Briggs@mcga.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
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
