NLEDP 044 Governance Lead

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Summary of the work You will play a key role in shaping how NLEDP Service will operate in a BAU environment. You will scope business level governance aspects of Sustainment including establishing a comprehensive map of current and to-be governance and identify governance and processes required to agree these provisions with the business. Specialist role Business analyst Expected Contract Length 3 to 6 months Latest start date Thursday 1 June 2017 Who Speclialist Work With This role is within the Policy and Compliance team and will report directly to Sustainment Lead. What Specialists Work On Mapping and analysing the as-is organisation that delivers funding and governance and then defining the business functions that need to be established to support the ‘to-be’ operations. Identifying new or existing governance groups that will be required and outlining draft Terms of References. Planning and facilitating the transition of the National Law Enforcement Data Service (NLEDS) from a programme management structure into a BAU Sustainment model with a specific interest in funding and governance. Responsible for delivery of funding and governance principles and the governance function. Manage Governance related risks and issues. Skills & Experience • Public Sector Governance Model (or similar)- experience mapping business processes that represent the current structure and future design of a product or service • Organisation Design- design and implementation of an integrated organisational structure, role profiles, culture, performance measures, competencies and skills to enable change • Project Management- development and implementation of business processes to meet defined business needs; acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality. • Stakeholder Engagement- Strong communications, relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills; able to ensure that advice regarding the service specialism is acted upon. • Business Analysis- Methodical investigation, analysis, review and documentation of business functions and processes. Nice to Haves • Public Sector Funding Models (or similar) – strategy and plans, policies and processes for the accounting, budgeting and charging of IT service and resources • Knowledge and Understanding of the government digital agenda • Knowledge and Understanding of Law Enforcement Operating Models Work Location Primary location: Home Office, Marsham Street, Westminster, London; Moving to Croydon later in the year. • Other London sites. Working Arrangments On site full time. Security Clearance SC Minimum or ability to be SC cleared Additional T&Cs T&S will not be payable for travel to sites within the M25. Travel outside of the M25 will be subject to HO T&S policy No. of Specialists to Evaluate 5 Cultural Fit Criteria • Demonstrate commitment to excellence and improvement (for example, through seeking actionable feedback, setting targets etc.) • Transparent and collaborative when making decisions and recommendations • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Demonstrate courage (for example, express controversial views, make tough decisions, question actions inconsistent with group behaviours, candid about progress/estimates) Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 50% Cultural fit 10% Price 40% Questions from Suppliers 1. Would you be requiring candidates cv at this stage, if yes, please let us know where to send this to? We would like the CVs if they are available. Please forward them to NLEDPCommercial@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk 2. Is this role inside or outside IR35? We are awaiting further internal guidance on reviewing upcoming roles in line with the IR35 legislation. The role will undergo a status review prior to award of contract. 3. Please confirm a maximum day rate. We have not published a budget for this role as we are looking to the market to inform the rate. 4. revised response to Q1. Please disregard the response to Q1. CCS has been advised of my response to this question and has pointed out that this is not part of the defined framework process. They have reminded me that "All contact at this stage should be anonymous and via the Digital Marketplace portal only (evidence of essential and nice-to-have's)." So, please do not send in the CV for your candidate. In order to abide by the anonymity requirement can I please ask that you do not attempt to contact this buyer directly - please direct questions via the portal. 5. Is this role inside or outside IR35? The intermediaries legislation applies to this engagement and it is, therefore, 'inside' IR35. 6. Is the rate inclusive or exclusive of VAT? The rate you submit should be exclusive of VAT 7. What is the total number for positions open for this role? One 8. What is the lead time for feedback once the application is submitted? Approximately one week 9. Can more than one candidate per supplier be submitted for this role? No - Please refer to Crown Commercial Service's guidance 10. Can a candidate with DV clearance be considered for this role? Yes 11. Will you sponsor SC clearance ? The successful candidate's SC clearance will be sponsored by the programme. 12. This is role is put under the Business analyst category in the specialist role section, but this role looks similar to the NLEDP 045 Service Manager role. Can you please confirm if this role is for a business analyst or a candidate with managerial experience in governance related roles. We are looking for a business analyst or a candidate with managerial experience in governance related roles. 13. Is occasional remote working allowed? Occasional remote working may be permissible with prior agreement but would be subject to the provision of appropriate IT by the Home Office. Initially the candidate will be required to work on site using a fixed desktop.