Benefits / Terms
Benefits
Salary
Starting salaries for successful candidates who are new to the civil service will normally be at the minimum of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional skills, knowledge or experience. .
Pension Scheme
The civil service offers excellent pension arrangements. This is an important part of the reward package. On average the pension provision is worth more than 18% of pay. Employee contributions are currently only 3.5% of pay.
For detailed information, booklets are available via the Cabinet Office website at:
www.civilservice-pensions.gov.uk/
Holiday
On appointment you will be entitled to 30 days paid annual leave. In addition, there are 10.5 days public and privilege holidays per year.
Season ticket loan
On joining the Department, you may apply for an interest-free loan for a quarterly travel season ticket and, thereafter, for the purchase of an annual ticket or for the purchase of a bicycle.
Terms and conditions
Probation
Your appointment will be subject to satisfactorily completing a 12 month period of probation.
Hours
You are expected to work a 5 day, 36 hour working week exclusive of lunch breaks. Flexible working hours can be worked and part-time work is also available, usually in the form of working a reduced number of hours/days per week or job sharing. The Department encourages staff to have a sensible work/life balance, of mutual benefit to the individual and the Department.
Mobility
These roles will be based in central London. Exceptionally, you may be required to work elsewhere but, so far as possible, the Department will take account of your wishes.
Smoking
DECC has a no smoking policy at the workplace.
Data Protection Act
Any information you give during the recruitment process will be treated as confidential and will only be disclosed as stated below and shall be subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998(DPA).
DECC is committed to ensuring that all personal data, including 'sensitive personal data' is used with your consent and respect for your privacy. ('Sensitive personal data' is defined in the DPA as personal data consisting of information as to an individual's racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or other beliefs of a similar nature, trade union membership, physical or mental health or condition, sexual life; information as to the commission or alleged commission of offences by an individual, and information as to any proceedings in relation to any such offences or alleged offences).
The personal data, including 'sensitive personal data', contained on this form will be used only:
• For anonymised diversity monitoring and making decisions about eligibility, verification and pre-employment vetting of candidates;
• By DECC staff with specific responsibilities for establishing eligibility, verification and pre-employment vetting of candidates;
• By DECC's designate recruiter for initial processing of application forms and DECC's Medical Adviser should your health declaration form necessitate referral for medical counsel.
If you give any information which you know is false, or if you withhold relevant information, this may lead to your application being rejected or, if you have been already appointed, to your dismissal.
Equality and Diversity
As an employer committed to equality, we want to be an organisation that people are proud to be part of and we welcome applications from all people across all sections of our diverse communities and from all backgrounds.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity in employment, career development, progression and promotion to all who are eligible, on the basis of ability and suitability for the job. This is irrespective of disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation, working pattern and responsibility for dependents.
We believe that every employee should be treated with openness, honesty and respect. We won’t tolerate unfair treatment or discrimination. We will aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community which we serve. We will value and make the best use of the diversity of talent in the Department so that our people fulfil their potential and create the conditions for business success.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Applicants
The Department is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post at the shortlisting stage.
What do we mean by disability?
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and adverse long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
How do I apply for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please ensure you have signed the disability declaration on your completed application form. If we determine that you meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy (as described in the role profile and accompanying recruitment literature) we will guarantee you an interview..
We will provide access, equipment or other practical support to ensure that people with disabilities can compete on equal terms with non-disabled people. We will ask you nearer the time about any special arrangements you may require for your interview.
Salary
Starting salaries for successful candidates who are new to the civil service will normally be at the minimum of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional skills, knowledge or experience. .
Pension Scheme
The civil service offers excellent pension arrangements. This is an important part of the reward package. On average the pension provision is worth more than 18% of pay. Employee contributions are currently only 3.5% of pay.
For detailed information, booklets are available via the Cabinet Office website at:
www.civilservice-pensions.gov.uk/
Holiday
On appointment you will be entitled to 30 days paid annual leave. In addition, there are 10.5 days public and privilege holidays per year.
Season ticket loan
On joining the Department, you may apply for an interest-free loan for a quarterly travel season ticket and, thereafter, for the purchase of an annual ticket or for the purchase of a bicycle.
Terms and conditions
Probation
Your appointment will be subject to satisfactorily completing a 12 month period of probation.
Hours
You are expected to work a 5 day, 36 hour working week exclusive of lunch breaks. Flexible working hours can be worked and part-time work is also available, usually in the form of working a reduced number of hours/days per week or job sharing. The Department encourages staff to have a sensible work/life balance, of mutual benefit to the individual and the Department.
Mobility
These roles will be based in central London. Exceptionally, you may be required to work elsewhere but, so far as possible, the Department will take account of your wishes.
Smoking
DECC has a no smoking policy at the workplace.
Data Protection Act
Any information you give during the recruitment process will be treated as confidential and will only be disclosed as stated below and shall be subject to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998(DPA).
DECC is committed to ensuring that all personal data, including 'sensitive personal data' is used with your consent and respect for your privacy. ('Sensitive personal data' is defined in the DPA as personal data consisting of information as to an individual's racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or other beliefs of a similar nature, trade union membership, physical or mental health or condition, sexual life; information as to the commission or alleged commission of offences by an individual, and information as to any proceedings in relation to any such offences or alleged offences).
The personal data, including 'sensitive personal data', contained on this form will be used only:
• For anonymised diversity monitoring and making decisions about eligibility, verification and pre-employment vetting of candidates;
• By DECC staff with specific responsibilities for establishing eligibility, verification and pre-employment vetting of candidates;
• By DECC's designate recruiter for initial processing of application forms and DECC's Medical Adviser should your health declaration form necessitate referral for medical counsel.
If you give any information which you know is false, or if you withhold relevant information, this may lead to your application being rejected or, if you have been already appointed, to your dismissal.
Equality and Diversity
As an employer committed to equality, we want to be an organisation that people are proud to be part of and we welcome applications from all people across all sections of our diverse communities and from all backgrounds.
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity in employment, career development, progression and promotion to all who are eligible, on the basis of ability and suitability for the job. This is irrespective of disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or religious affiliation, working pattern and responsibility for dependents.
We believe that every employee should be treated with openness, honesty and respect. We won’t tolerate unfair treatment or discrimination. We will aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community which we serve. We will value and make the best use of the diversity of talent in the Department so that our people fulfil their potential and create the conditions for business success.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Disabled Applicants
The Department is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post at the shortlisting stage.
What do we mean by disability?
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and adverse long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
How do I apply for the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please ensure you have signed the disability declaration on your completed application form. If we determine that you meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy (as described in the role profile and accompanying recruitment literature) we will guarantee you an interview..
We will provide access, equipment or other practical support to ensure that people with disabilities can compete on equal terms with non-disabled people. We will ask you nearer the time about any special arrangements you may require for your interview.