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Posting ID
PIP4653
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Ministry of Defence
Contract duration
7 months
Location
London
Workplace Type
Remote

Description & Requirements


On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Case Worker (MHL) Inside IR35 for a 7 month contract based REMOTELY. The role can be worked part time or full time.


The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.


The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the 

MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.


The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.


To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.


SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference will be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 


As a Case Worker, your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Process all requests in line with legislation and MOD guidance, managing cases from allocation to closure.
  • Source, prepare, copy, check, redact, and present data accurately; update case management systems and databases promptly
  • Maximise operational efficiencies and suggest improvements to workflows.
  • Liaise with line managers on complex cases and support AO/AA colleagues as needed
  • Provide statistics when requested and undertake additional tasks appropriate to the role and grade.


Essential:

  • Experience of following relevant policies, procedures and legislation to complete your work. Have a positive and focused attitude to achieving outcomes, despite any setbacks
  • Strong commitment to Continuous Improvement with experience of reviewing and transforming processes and procedures in a digitised environment
  • An ability to create clear plans and set priorities which meet the needs of both the customer and the business, identifying common problems that affect service, reporting them and suggesting possible solutions


Desirable:

  • Experience of managing a large and diverse team, with particular emphasis on developing people and developing a positive and inclusive culture, ensuring that colleagues are supported where tasks are challenging


Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.


Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.


Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.


In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.