The Welsh Government's recruitment processes are underpinned by the principle of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
The Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) profession in the Welsh Government supports a range of digital services across the whole organisation. As part of our DDaT profession, you will be a key part of the Digital Learning Division and will make a significant and direct contribution for the people of Wales.
Background
The Welsh Government is the devolved government for Wales with an annual budget of around £15 billion. It is responsible for key aspects of public life in Wales including health, education, the economy, transport, agriculture and the environment.
Welsh Ministers are supported by a workforce of more than 5,000 civil servants with offices in Wales, London, Brussels and overseas.
Welsh Government priorities are outlined in Taking Wales Forward with an overall ambition to build a Wales which is self-confident, prosperous, healthy nation and a society which is fair to all. The Welsh Government has also set out clear priorities for Wales following the UK’s exit from the European Union.
The Welsh Government is looking to attract people who can provide excellent support and advice, can focus resources and have energy and expertise. The Well Being and Future Generations Act provides context for our work.
Digital transformation of public services is vital to delivering the services the people of Wales expect and need. Welsh Government currently delivers a number of digital services to people and business across Wales. We also provide information on our websites.
Led by our Chief Digital Officer, the Welsh Government is increasingly delivering more services online. The Chief Digital Officer provides a consultancy service of digital and data expertise across Welsh Government.
Role
We’re looking for passionate junior content designers to help people find out what they need to know, and do what they need to do, as simply and quickly as possible.
You will actively support the digital content aspects of GOV.WALES, using your editing skills to draft content, to help users complete their goal and government to deliver a policy intent.
You will join a wider team of content specialists who control the quality of our digital content on GOV.WALES.
You will work closely with policy teams and stakeholders to gather content and technical requirements and provide advice while balancing needs of the business and external users.
You will have skills and experience in:
You will work with officials in the department to develop user focussed content that meets the standards of GOV.WALES.
You will be part of wider GOV.WALES content community to and share experience to develop best practice across the platform.
The successful candidate may be required to occasionally cover early morning publishing (most often between the times of 7am and 9.30am) to meet statutory requirements placed upon Welsh Government.
Posts recruited to as part of this recruitment campaign are broadly open to UK nationals, those with right to remain and work in the UK and those that meet the Civil Service Nationality Rules only. Check your eligibility here:
UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Nationality rules – GOV.UK
Prior to appointment, all successful applicants will be required to produce original, acceptable documents as part of the pre-employment checks. If it becomes apparent at a later stage in the process that you aren’t eligible to apply, your application will be withdrawn, or offer retracted.
The Welsh Government is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure that these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with all our customers, colleagues and partners.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the Welsh Government by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. We are committed to recruiting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in Welsh Government.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression.
We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident Level 3 (Leader) organisation. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are five Board sponsored Staff Networks (Disability Awareness and Support (DAAS); Minority Ethnic Support Network (MESN); Mind Matters (Mental health and well-being); PRISM (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex +) and Women Together.
The Welsh Government has adopted the social definition of disability, in which it is recognised that barriers in society act to disable people who have impairments or health conditions, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language. We are committed to removing barriers so that all (or potential new) staff can perform at their best.
We guarantee to interview any disabled person who meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence, at each stage of the assessment process before interview, which demonstrates you generally meet the job description requirements. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people.
If you have an impairment or health condition, if you are neurodivergent or use British Sign Language and need to discuss reasonable adjustments for any part of this recruitment process, or wish to discuss how we will put in place any adjustments if you were to be successful, please email sharedservicehelpdesk@gov.wales as soon as possible and a member of the team will contact you to discuss requirements and any questions you may have.
The Welsh Government is a bilingual organisation and Welsh language skills are considered an asset to the organisation. We encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills in the workplace.
The following list of language requirements represents an objective assessment by the line manager on behalf of the Welsh Government of the Welsh language skills required to undertake the duties of this particular post.
In Welsh Government, the relationship between the employer and trade unions is based on social partnership. We believe our goals can best be achieved by management and trade unions working together.
Our Welsh Government trade union colleagues work together to give their members a real say in the workplace. They make sure that the interests of their members are promoted and protected. They also help reduce inequalities and improve terms and conditions.
The Welsh Government has an excellent track record of working in partnership with its trade unions. We encourage staff to get involved. We support you to join a recognised trade union, to ensure your voice is heard in the workplace. and to learn more about trade unions and partnership working.
Job Specific Criteria
Job Specific Criteria will be assessed both in CV sift and at interview stage.
In your CV, please provide evidence (including specific examples) to show how you meet each of the Job Specific Criteria for this role.
Also, during the interview, you will be asked questions which will allow you to provide evidence (including specific examples) of how you meet each of the Job Specific Criteria required for this role.
Behaviours and Skills
Behaviours and Skills will be assessed at the interview stage.
During the interview you will be asked questions which will allow you to provide evidence (including specific examples) of how you meet each of the Behaviours and Skills required for this role.
Civil Service Behaviours
DDaT skills
For more information on Civil Service Behaviours and what is required for each grade, please refer to Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours.
For more information on the DDaT skills required for this role, please refer to the DDaT Capability Framework.
Below are the stages to the Application and Assessment process:
Stage 1 – Submit CV
Please submit your CV in the template provided. We are particularly looking for you to demonstrate how you meet each of the Job Specific Criteria.
(Please see the Job Specific Criteria section of this advert for further details of the required criteria).
Stage 2 – Skills test (Online)
After the closing date, all applicants will be sent an online test.
You will have 7 days to complete this test.
Your CV will not be considered until the test is completed and passed.
For those people who successfully pass the Skills test, your CV will then be assessed.
Stage 3 – Sift of CV
Candidate’s CV will be assessed.
Successful candidates will then be invited to interview.
Interviews will be scheduled for week commencing: TBC
Stage 4 – Interview
Interviews will be based on the Behaviours/Skills and Job Specific Criteria described in the sections below. The interviews will be carried out virtually.
Where can I work?
For a lot of roles, we are operating a hybrid approach to working - known as 'Smart Working'; this includes a blend of home and office-based working. You may have the opportunity to work from home depending on the business needs and commitments for your team. Your working arrangements will be discussed and agreed with your line manager when you join.
We will consider requests to work in specific locations based on personal circumstances like caring responsibilities or an impairment or health condition. Tell us your preferred locations in your CV in the ‘Location preferences’ box.
By applying for this role, you will be willing to work in one of the following locations as your base office:
What are the benefits?
Working for the Welsh Government has many great benefits, including:
Other benefits
All applications for this vacancy should be made online via the Welsh Government's online application system. If you have an impairment which would prevent you from applying on-line, please e-mail SharedServiceHelpdesk@gov.wales to request an application pack in an alternative format, or to request a reasonable adjustment related to an impairment in order to submit your application.
To apply, you'll need to have an account on our online application system. Click the 'Apply' button below, and you'll be asked to 'Log in' if you already have an account, or 'Register' if you don't yet have an account. Registration takes just a few minutes to complete. You'll need an e-mail address to be able to register. Once you've registered for an account and logged in, you'll be taken to the online application form, which you'll need to fully complete and submit before the deadline on the closing date.
If you’d like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the ‘Newid Iaith / Change Language’ link at the top of this page, to take you to the Welsh version of this advert, from which you can apply in Welsh.
When evidencing your suitability for the post, it is recommended that you refer to the Civil Service Competency Framework (link)
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