Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
The selection process and stages are:
Number of Stages:
2 stage process
Assessment Weightings
Where more than one appointable candidate is identified, the following criteria will be applied in the order listed below:
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Demonstration of our values, including trust-building and alignment with the organisation's purpose and culture.
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Technical capability in strategic people leadership, organisational development, culture change, workforce planning, talent development, partnership working and professional judgement.
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Relevant experience leading people, culture or organisational development functions, developing workforce capability and talent, driving organisational change, and providing strategic people advice within complex or evolving environments.
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Desirable criteria, listed below,
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Welsh language skills.
Additional Assessment Activities
Important: Technical Capabilities' are set out under Key Tasks.
Stage One Application Applying for a role with us is straightforward.
You will be asked to provide:
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A CV
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A Personal Statement (maximum 1,250 words)
Your CV should provide an overview of your career history, including your current and previous roles, key responsibilities, achievements, qualifications and any relevant professional memberships. It should give us a clear understanding of your experience and career progression but does not need to repeat the evidence provided in your personal statement.
Your personal statement should be structured around the technical capabilities outlined in the online job advert. Please explain how your knowledge, skills and experience demonstrate your ability to meet these requirements. You do not need to address every bullet point individually. Instead, provide relevant examples that demonstrate your capability across the key technical areas.
We encourage you to draw on a range of experiences and clearly describe your personal contribution, the actions you took, the outcomes you achieved and the impact you had.
Assessment at Stage 1 will be based on the evidence provided in your CV and personal statement against the technical capabilities, relevant experience and any role-specific requirements outlined in the advert.
Stage Two Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a proportionate G7 interview assessing:
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values, including Trust-Building and wider alignment to TIPS;
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technical capability in strategic people leadership, organisational development, culture change, workforce planning, talent development, partnership working and professional judgement.
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relevant experience leading people, culture or organisational development functions, developing workforce capability and talent, driving organisational change, and providing strategic people advice within complex or evolving environments.
To learn more about the Authority's purpose, ambitions, culture, values, benefits and recruitment journey, please review the Candidate Information Pack and recruitment video.
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A presentation on Technical Competence will be required at Interview. More information will be provided in the invitations to that stage.
In the event of a large number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted against the lead assessment criterion: technical capabilities. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Our Values
We assess candidates against our TIPS values: Trust-Building, Integrity-Led, Purpose-Driven and Skilled & Collaborative. Full details of our values and culture can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for these opportunities. Candidates offered reserve status will remain on the reserve list until the Disused Tips Authority is established in April 2027. Those placed on the reserve list will only be considered for opportunities within the Disused Tips Authority and will not be considered for Welsh Government vacancies.
Desirable
The following qualities are desirable and will only be considered where two or more candidates achieve the same score at the application or interview stage.
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It would be desirable for candidates to be a Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and to have demonstrable experience leading strategic HR, organisational development or people functions within the public sector or other complex, regulated organisations.
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Welsh Language Ability. The Disused Tips Authority is committed to operating as a bilingual organisation and providing services in both Welsh and English. We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and play an active role in promoting and normalising the use of Welsh in the workplace.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
