Total 3 job vacancies by Government Recruitment Service

We are a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

You will be part of engaged and motivated teams delivering high quality strategic/tactical management information and analysis, which will support our stakeholders and allow them to make informed business decisions.

This is an exciting role in the Income Accounting Team function within Core Finance, where the successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders such as funding partners, executive leads and internal finance teams, to support the agency's financial position by ensuring we are adhering to mandatory requirements and carrying out financial health assessments.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Agency’s Accounting Officer by assessing proposals and providing professional advice.
• Scenario planning and modelling for relevant income streams.
• Leading on associated audit items and assist on clearance of management letter points or GIAA recommendations.
• Assisting with accounting assumptions, financial judgements and any associated financial disclosures for relevant income streams.
• Supporting project and finance business partners to undertake financial health assessments around income.
• Assisting and provide assurance that mandatory requirements (such as HMT guidance and Cabinet Office controls) are adhered to.
• Working with and supporting internal and external stakeholders such as funding partners, executive leads and internal finance teams.

This is an interesting and exciting role in the Financial Investigation Unit that is part of the Investigation and Enforcement Services directorate.

The candidate will be working on a new Financial Investigation Team created as a result of the Companies House Reform Act. This will contribute to the wider objectives of the Companies House reform legislation and to the protection of the UK, its citizens and its economy from economic crime.

The primary responsibility will be the planning and preparation of financial investigations for the purpose of confiscations under POCA in England and Wales, presenting case material including financial statements and attending court if necessary.

This is a travelling officer role and the job holder must be prepared to undertake travel with some infrequent stays away from home. On occasions, the job holder must also be prepared to work unsocial hours.

The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

The post holder will:

• be confident in their ability to produce excellence in investigations as directed, with an ability to innovate and to operate in a high governance environment, under pressure both alone and working as part of a motivated team.
• be responsible for their own casework and will be expected to conduct and successfully manage a number of investigations at any one time. You will play a full part in the operation of the team including project work when required
• assist providing guidance and support in all matters relating to financial investigation. You will therefore need to be an experienced practitioner and be able to conduct Proceeds of Crime Act investigations in respect of POCA Parts 2 and 8 powers, and importantly, be fully conversant in their use with recent evidence of completing confiscation statements. POCA work will be in support of the wider criminal investigations undertaken by the Criminal Investigation Team.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• the successful candidate must be authorised to conduct confiscation investigations in England and Wales using POCA Part 2 powers
• the successful candidate must be authorised to conduct money laundering investigations in England and Wales using POCA part 8 powers
• work within an investigation framework and complying with Insolvency Service and legal standards
• maintain your AFI accreditation status on FISS by undertaking CPD as necessary
• research legislation
• produce investigation plans to deliver managerial objectives
• liaise with the stakeholders in respect of evidence gathering and timetables
• be effective and proactive in client relationship management
• gather the evidence identified to meet the requirements of the investigation plan
• make court applications in respect of POCA orders & warrants
• produce high quality POCA statements for the Crown Court and for management
• prepare case files for prosecutors
• manage CPIA disclosure responsibilities
• comply with data management requirements under DPA 2018 and GDPR
• complete tasks as efficiently as possible and play a full part in all aspects of the operation of the team

Never has there been a more important time for trees and forests to help tackle the climate emergency and provide a much-needed sanctuary for people and wildlife. We aim to at least treble tree planting rates in England by the end of this Parliament, reflecting England’s contribution to meeting the UK’s overall target of planting 30,000 hectares per year by the end of this Parliament. This acceleration in current planting rates in England will contribute to meeting the net-zero by 2050 ambitions, and to government’s wider environmental targets. This is supported by the £640m Nature for Climate Fund announced in the March 2020 budget.

The Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Forestry Commission have set up a joint NCF tree programme for England to support the forestry sector, landowners and communities in the delivery of these ambitions.

Forestry Commission leads the delivery of the following parts of the tree planting programme:

- developing sector capacity
- woodland creation on public land
- woodland creation on private land
- promotion and engagement

If you are passionate about the role of forestry in creating a better future for England, and want to play a key part in realising that, we want to hear from you.

By joining the Forestry Commission, you will become part of a team of passionate, committed colleagues, and be able to build on a wealth of expertise to take this ambitious work forward. You will be able to make your mark by helping the Forestry Commission meet these ambitious targets as part of the Development Woodland Officer programme.

The Development Woodland Officer programme is an exciting new career pathway into the Forestry Commission, the programme is a development focused opportunity for those seeking a career in forestry who many not have a wide ranging or indeed any forestry or land management experience and/or qualifications. This 3-year development programme has been developed to lead and coach those on the programme through a wide range of forestry and silvicultural experiences and learning activities to build on individuals own forestry experience and knowledge, not just from within the Forestry Commission but across the entire forestry sector.

Job description
The Development Woodland Officer role is a new and exciting career pathway into the Forestry Commission for people from all backgrounds and abilities looking to start/continue their journey to becoming a professional Forester. We are seeking ambitious, driven individuals who are eager to support our ambitious tree planting plans and protect and enhance our current woods and forests.

As part of Forest Services, Development Woodland Officers will build the skills and experience needed to be carry out incentives and regulation work, provide guidance to woodland owners and managers in Areas and promote sustainable woodland management in England. Playing a key role in helping to deliver of the Government’s current priorities for forestry in addition to the England Tree Planting Programme.

The role is development focused which will see Development Woodland Officers engaged on a formal learning programme supported by Area staff and a central programme delivery team. Development Woodland Officers will spend 20% of the normal working hours engaged in off-the-job learning lead by the National School of Forestry at the University of Cumbria, this off-the-job learning will consist of bi-monthly residential blocks delivered at one of the University Campuses within Cumbria or at the Forestry Commission training Centre at Cannock Chase. The remaining 80% of time will be spent consolidating skills in a real-life working environment including potential of wider sector work placements to further build on the consolidation and expansion of skills and experiences.

On completion of the programme, successful graduates will earn a Professional Forester Apprenticeship (equivalent to Level 6), a BSc (hons) as Professional Forester and the potential to gain Chartered Forester status with the Institute of Chartered Foresters, in addition to gaining 3 years work experience. Providing the building blocks to continue a career in the forestry sector as a professional forester, planning, advising, managing, and supervising forestry activities and/or operations.