Vacancy -- Conservation Work Supervisor - South West Wales

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Vacancy Details

Economy, Treasury and Constitution Group
Cadw
EO - £26,900 - £30,610
£25,860
Full time (not suitable for candidates who wish to work on a part time or job share basis)
Permanent
Pan Wales
'Pan Wales' means that the location in which the vacancy can be based is flexible, subject to the needs of the business. Please note it may not always be possible to accommodate a preference for a specific office location, but requests will be taken into consideration.
TBC

Purpose of Post:

Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service - working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales.

We conserve Wales’s heritage to the best possible standard and help to sustain the distinctive character of Wales’s landscapes and towns. We are responsible for some of the most significant sites in the world, and we help people understand and care about their place and history – and the place of Wales in the world.

You will be part of a team who carry out statutory responsibilities for the conservation and maintenance of the monuments in our care.

Your role will be to line manage, supervise, organise and lead the work of Cadw’s in- house Craft teams ( Cadwraeth Cymru ) on site. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and effective management of Cadwraeth, and the maintenance and conservation projects in the programme for their region and ability to travel within a geographical area driving a Welsh Government works vehicle.

Key tasks:

  • You will assist the Conservation Works and Property Manager in the effective and efficient management of Cadwraeth Cymru’s monument conservation operations in the region, and in the performance of external contractors and the FM contractor as required across multiple sites, often simultaneously.
  • You will ensure the delivery of delegated areas of the conservation programme to specification and best practice conservation standards, with the ability to communicate concise and clear instructions and keep and maintain records.
  • You will direct, lead, audit and motivate staff in teams in the region to ensure safe working and compliance with approved safety training programmes. You will advise on conservation best practice and develop effective targeted development plans. You will produce Method Statements, Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, Construction Site documentation, Tool Box Talks, etc. You will ensure correct Health and Safety practice is adhered to at all times. You will report and/or remedy breaches promptly. You will monitor staff performance, training, development, absences and recruitment. You will have an intermediate level of IT skills including the use of PC’s, tablet, camera and smartphone.
  • You will procure and ensure timely delivery and supply of scaffolding, plant and materials necessary for the progress of all works undertaken by the craft teams. You will ensure that all Cadw plant, tools and leased vehicles are serviced and repaired as required.
  • You will support the timely delivery of conservation project programmes and assist in the supervision of external contract works as required.
  • You will compile site documentation, risk assessments, reports and prepare specifications, digital media, etc. You will generate Purchase Orders and authorise payments keeping accurate records, etc. whilst adhering to Welsh Government procurement rules. You will carry out site inspections and produce reports. You will require an intermediate level of IT experience.
  • You will contribute to the promotion of public understanding of Cadw’s work by showcasing our work to visitors, attending and representing Cadw at external events, work demonstrations, media opportunities etc.

Development opportunities:

Internal and external training and development opportunities will be encouraged as part of a structured training and development plan. As part of a small specialist team, there is a career path and potential future opportunities to further a career.

Closing Date:

04/11/2022, 16:00

Eligibility

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:

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.

Equality and Diversity

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.

Disability Confident

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

Welsh Language Requirements

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.

Not necessary to undertake the duties of this post

Social Partnership

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 3 recognised trade unions are:
•         PCS
•         Prospect
•         FDA

This relationship is underpinned by a partnership agreement. This sets out how our unions work with Welsh Government on issues such as:
•         pay
•         terms and conditions
•         policies and procedures
•         organisational change.

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.

Competencies / Job Specific Criteria

The following experience criteria are ESSENTIAL for this role.  Please ensure you attach a CV which demonstrates your ability and experience in relation to these skills: 

1. Experience of conserving or rebuilding stone or brick buildings or walls 

2. Knowledge and experience of applying Health & Safety in a worksite  

3. Experience of managing a conservation project  

4. Experience of managing a team

We ask that your CV submission does not exceed 2 sides of A4 but ensures that it covers all of the 4 criteria noted above.

Assessment Process

1. Sift Stage

As part of your application you will be asked to upload a copy of your CV. This should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Anything above 2 sides of A4 will be discounted and will not be considered as part of the sift. 

2. Interview Stage

Candidates who have passed the sift stage, will be invited to participate in a virtual interview with the selection panel. 

During the virtual interview the panel will:

1. Ask you questions relating to your skills and experience, aligned to the Experience Criteria noted above.

2. Ask you to demonstrate your technical knowledge by assessing your response to questions asked about images related to the stonemason/bricklaying profession. 

3. Ask you questions to understand your passion, motivations, and commitment to the stonemason/bricklaying profession. 

Strengths assessed at Interview 

1. Disciplined 

2. Problem Solver 

3. Team Leader

Overall elements of the Success Profile Framework being assessed  

Sift Stage: Experience 

Interview Stage: Experience, Technical, Strengths 

This scheme will utilise elements of the Success Profile Framework. A link to the framework can be found here: Success Profiles - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

Other Information

  • Unless stated otherwise in ‘actual starting salary’, all candidates will start at the minimum of the pay scale being appointed to (this includes existing civil servants).This is not negotiable.
  • Unless stated otherwise in ‘type of opportunity’, this recruitment advert is not open on a Loan or Secondment basis.
  • For more information on the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions for Loan and Secondment positions in Welsh Government, please see external recruitment candidate guidance.
  • Unless stated otherwise in ‘Location of Post’ the role/s recruited to via this campaign can only be worked in the UK, not overseas.
This post attracts a 10% responsibility allowance.
Keiran McLenaghan - 07812379660

How to apply

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.

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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.

For further information regarding the Welsh Government recruitment process, please see the Recruitment Guidance for External Candidates (link).


Grievance and Complaints

Anyone who believes they have been treated unfairly, or has a grievance or complaint, about how the process was conducted should either write to the Head of Resourcing, Welsh Government, Cathays Park 2, Cardiff CF10 3NQ or email SharedServiceHelpdesk@gov.wales.  If you are unhappy with the outcome of the complaint raised with the Welsh Government and feel that the principles of appointment on merit through fair and open competition have not been met you have the right to pursue your grievance with the Civil Service Commission.

This vacancy is closed to applications.