24.40 Innovation Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Job summary
About the Department:
DBS was established under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 on 1 December 2012, operating from two sites, Liverpool and Darlington. We operate on behalf of government delivering Disclosure functions in England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, and Barring functions for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We operate in the complex world of safeguarding alongside our multi agency partners. Safeguarding means protecting people�s health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect.
We provide a service that enables organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make better informed, safer recruitment and other decisions. We do this by providing information to enable them to determine whether individuals are unsuitable or unable to undertake certain work, particularly with occupations involving regular contact with vulnerable groups, including children.
DBS has a number of strategic Priorities:
Provide high quality, reliable, consistent, timely and accessible services for our customers.Embrace technology to drive improvements to the quality of our work.Raise awareness of the DBS and the services we offer, keeping people informed through our communications, to increase public understanding and confidence in our organisation.Be a respected and trusted organisation, working with our partners to play an influential role in the environment in which we operate.Develop a talented and diverse workforce that understands how their contributions help to achieve our objectives.Build a flexible, vibrant and contemporary workplace where our staff will be able to do their jobs using modern ways of working that are smart and which promote OneDBS.Further information about the Disclosure & Barring Service can be found via -
Job Purpose:
As an integral part of our innovation team, the Innovation Coordinator, reporting directly to the Head of Innovation, plays a pivotal role in driving our organisation�s innovative initiatives forward. Collaborating closely with the Head of Innovation and Innovation Managers, the role focuses on spearheading Work Stream 1 (outlined in Appendix A). This entails gathering ideas from various departments, crafting and executing low-risk initiatives, and fostering collaboration with Lean and Change Front Door Programme Leads. The incumbent will engage stakeholders across the organisation, meticulously documenting and articulating tasks essential for the successful implementation of each initiative.
Job description
Corporate Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Innovation, the Innovation Coordinator assumes a pivotal role in advancing the innovation agenda across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:
Championing DBS as a leading safeguarding organisation among both internal teams and external stakeholders.Engaging collaboratively with various directorates and stakeholders, guided by the Head of Innovation, to drive forward innovative changes.Providing comprehensive support to the Head of Innovation and Innovation Managers as needed.Gathering and analysing data and insights to empower the Head of Innovation in testing and implementing innovative business solutions aligned with DBS's overarching strategy.Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability by swiftly adjusting priorities and workloads to meet evolving role requirements effectively.Key Responsibilities:
Capture, meticulously record, and analyse ideas and data, offering insightful recommendations to the team on prioritisation and development strategies.Develop comprehensive Management Information to bolster the strategic direction of both the team and the broader DBS organisation.Enhance innovation capabilities by delving into and comprehending the prerequisites for the successful execution of specific low-risk initiatives.Conduct initial feasibility assessments based on collected information, subsequently reporting on the implementation benefits to the Head of Innovation.Facilitate dynamic Innovation workshops with stakeholders and external entities, fostering an environment conducive to exploring innovative opportunities.Efficiently coordinate initiatives with multiple objectives, diverse resources, and varying stakeholder requirements, ensuring seamless delivery.Forge strong internal networks within DBS to bolster the role's effectiveness and bring novel ideas to the attention of the Innovation team.Provide adept support in evaluating and implementing innovative opportunities as directed by the Head of Innovation, particularly focusing on optimising directorate processes and policies.Offer clear guidance and support to colleagues within the team, broader directorate, and organisation, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.At the DBS we want to ensure that learning is part of all we do, and that our opportunities are available to a diverse group of potential candidates with a wide range of transferable skill and experience. To support this opportunity we will also consider the future development of our successful candidate with an apprenticeship and other learning and development initiatives. To ensure the successful candidate has the support needed to complete this role, there is potential to complete a Business Analyst apprenticeship, and we are looking for someone who is willing to work towards this qualification.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Demonstrates the ability to simplify complexities and effectively communicate rationale to influence and garner agreement among peers and stakeholders.
Proficient in creating and articulating a clear understanding of a problem and potential solutions.
Exhibits composure and decisiveness under pressure.
Establishes and maintains positive, collaborative, and trust-based working relationships with diverse stakeholders both internally and externally.
Demonstrates strong organisational skills, effectively prioritising workloads and activities within projects.
Displays commitment to upholding the seven principles of public life.
Demonstrated success in a similar professional environment for a minimum of 2 years.
Proven contribution to innovative solutions through project or initiative support.
Track record of facilitating robust decision-making processes.
Evidence of effectively influencing others in challenging environments to achieve key priorities.
Experience in facilitating teams/ groups �to meet set objectives.
Proficient in Microsoft tools.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to articulate risks, issues, and opportunities in a formal context.
Experience in collaborative work and influencing others.
Desirable Criteria
Understands the importance of framework and governance structures, and adeptly communicates how potential solutions would impact these structures.
Capable of defining and articulating success criteria while identifying necessary tasks for completion.
Possesses some financial acumen, enabling understanding of cost versus benefits analysis.
Proven involvement in innovation projects within large organisations.
Success in influencing senior stakeholders to change course when necessary.
Proficiency in core project management skills
Familiarity with financial modelling is a plus
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Working TogetherChanging and ImprovingMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingBenefits
Alongside your salary of �32,000, Disclosure & Barring Service contributes �8,640 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include:
Generous annual leave entitlementExcellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period)Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employeesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible working opportunitiesEyecare voucher schemeOccupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing ServiceA with an average employer contribution of 27%The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their �whole self� to work.
Legislative changes and the closure of Employer Supported Childcare scheme on 4 October 2018 will mean that if you are already a Civil Servant and move across the Civil Service, your ability to claim Childcare Vouchers will be impacted. However, you may still be eligible to claim Tax Free Childcare. For further information and to check if you are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare see on
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