We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity The selection process will include an interview and presentation. We are unable to accept applications from people without eligibility for the Qualification in Occupational Psychology (QOP) (Stage 2) Purpose Support the Principal Occupational Psychologists and Head of Occupational Psychology Services in providing a pro-active and advisory/consultancy service to clients that meets business needs, is compliant with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles and Occupational Psychology professional standards, and enables clients to attract the best talent in a cost effective and efficient manner. Contribute to the development and delivery of psychological research and consultancy to MOJ Resourcing, Selection and Onboarding’s operational and tactical resourcing activities. Provide advice covering all aspects of occupational psychology related to recruitment, selection and assessment across MOJ Group. Responsibilities - Line management of trainee occupational psychologists. Facilitation and supervision of their professional development.
- Conduct problem analysis and determine all the client requirements and issues to be addressed. Liaise directly with clients, keeping them informed in a timely manner.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of employee selection procedures, including psychometric tests, assessment centre exercises and structured interviews.
- Apply professional judgement and expertise in selecting robust, cost-effective and relevant psychological tools and techniques to meet client needs
- Provide up-to-date impartial, relevant and evidence-based advice to clients on the psychological and behavioural implications of their plans/practices.
- Provide theoretically-founded or evidence-based advice and guidance to clients on how psychological interventions can support their requirements.
- Liaise closely with the wider MoJ Resourcing, Selection and Onboarding team, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet client needs and deliver projects to required timescales.
- Oversee the design and application of psychological interventions, research and evaluation within their area of expertise.
- Design and deliver comprehensive training packages to train assessors, interviewers and role players
- Carry out complex statistical analysis and interrogation of data to quality assure assessment outcomes to ensure they are consistent, reliable, valid, free from adverse impact and legally defensible.
- Support wider MoJ People Group to provide Occupational Psychology guidance and/or research as required.
Required Experience - Leading end-to-end projects within the consultancy cycle.
- Working with clients to diagnose issues and suggest strategies for change.
- Conducting job analysis and competency framework/Success Profile design.
- Conducting behavioural assessments and interviews.
- Designing and evaluating a wide range of assessment solutions, including interviews, assessment centre exercises, and online assessments.
- Using psychometric tools and ability tests for recruitment.
- Designing and delivering training courses.
Behaviours - Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective decisions
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Other Abilities High level of verbal and written communication ability Technical/Qualification Requirements - Registered Occupational Psychologist with HCPC
- Chartered Membership with BPS (CPsychol)
- Test User: Occupational, Ability (or Level A equivalent)
- Test User: Occupational, Personality (or Level B equivalent)
- Good understanding of recruitment legislation and Occupational Psychology Best Practice and its potential impact on assessment delivery and design
- Good knowledge of statistics and competent in using SPSS
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