DITS0015- B2- Solutions Developer
CPS HQ - Digital Technology Services
Candidate Information Pack
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How to apply
The recruitment process will include an online application and personal statement, followed
by an interview.
***Please note the closing date for submitting completed on-line application forms is
midnight 23rd July 2017 ***
When you apply, you will be asked to provide some specific information, which you will
type on screen. As all application forms are anonymised, we ask that you do not include
any personal details. You will be asked for information to support your application, which
in this case will include a personal statement.
Please read the information below carefully before you apply to ensure you understand
what is required.
 Personal Statement (using the text box provided online)
You will also be asked to complete a personal statement of no more than 1200 words setting
out how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience, match the requirements
as detailed in the job description. You will also need to address the core competencies for
this role, detailed in the person specification, which are;
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Leading and Communicating
Managing a Quality Service
In addition you will need to demonstrate the CPS or Civil Service Values
Please note that it is the candidate’s responsibility to provide the specified application
information in the requested format to ensure that they are considered for the post. No prompt
will be given if applications are submitted without the requisite information and candidates who
do not submit the required documents will not be considered for the post.
In the event of any queries please contact [email protected] or call 0151 239
6124 in advance of the closing date.
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Job Description
Job Title:
Department
/Division:
Solutions Developer (B2)
Reports To:
Senior Solutions Developer
(B3)
DTS/Solutions Team
Date
Completed:
9th November 2016
Role Purpose
Helping to champion organisation wide knowledge sharing, the post holder will establish,
modify and maintain data structures for use in systems development within the constraints of
the existing platform and technologies available. Following a cloud first approach, they will
also recommend design options harnessing new technologies, including Microsoft Office 365,
which meet business needs.
Developing technical visualisation of proposed applications for approval by users and
execution by senior solutions developers, the post holder will also translate logical designs
into physical designs, and produce detailed design documentation for use by the wider team.
Proactively engages users at regular opportunities to ensure user centric priorities, and high
quality training and support. Brings together user needs to inform requirements and planning.
Acts as a champion for Digital Technology Services, and proactively supports the wider team
priorities and objectives.
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Area of Accountability
(Competency)
Accountabilities
Seeing the Big Picture
Engaging, educating and sharing knowledge across the end user
community network and actively contributing to governance
structures and promoting the establishment of development
approaches.
Making Effective
Decisions
Applies data analysis and data modelling techniques, based upon
a detailed understanding of the information requirements, to
establish, modify or maintain data structures.
Provides advice and guidance to colleagues using the data
structures and associated components
Has knowledge of the appropriate corporate data standards and
of the relevant accreditation standards and participates in the
development and maintenance of corporate data standards
Leading and
Communicating
Is familiar with information architecture techniques used in
solution development from initial concept through development
and implementation to operational delivery
Demonstrates a concern and aptitude for considering the user's
perspective in solution development
Produces logical system designs showing for example:
processes, objects, data flows, inputs, stored data and outputs.
Identifies common processes.
Analyses and selects appropriate tools for development
Understands the information management functionality deployed
within the platform and has practical knowledge of the principles
of information management
Delivering at Pace
Demonstrates a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach
to problem solving, coupled with originality and opportunity for
innovation
Working alone on moderately complex systems and modifications
to existing systems, or with colleagues on larger or more complex
systems, specifies user/system interfaces, including for example:
menus, screen dialogues, inputs, reports, validation and error
correction procedures, processing rules, access and security
controls, recovery routines and contingency procedures.
Translates logical designs into physical designs taking account of
target environment, performance requirements and existing
systems.
Has a good understanding of the development lifecycle, and
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promotes the importance of solution testing
Collaborating and
Partnering
Working alone on simple systems or with colleagues on more
complex systems, produces outline system specifications
covering for example: objectives, scope, constraints (such as
performance, resources etc.), software selection considerations,
main system functions and information flows, data load and
implementation strategies, phasing of development, requirements
not met, and alternatives considered
Documents work using required standards, methods and tools
ensuring all system documentation is accurate for use by wider
team (for example by systems tester, senior developers &
support)
Delivers end user training and education in support of solution
delivery, adoption and on-going support
Managing a Quality
Service
Investigates data requirements, documenting them according to
the required standards utilising appropriate methods and tools
Supervisory Responsibility
None applicable for this role
Financial Responsibility
Financial responsibility relating to specific and delegated projects
Decision Making Authority
Day to day operational decisions to facilitate delivery of specific and delegated projects
Digital Working
Postholders will work to achieve efficiency through digital working and seek ways to improve
working practices and systems as an individual and the work of the team.
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Key Contacts (outside immediate work area)
Internal:
Knowledge and Information Management
(KIM) Business Assurance Group
CPS Staff
Corporate Services Directorate (CSD) Staff
Senior Management
Project Teams
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External:
Information & Communications Technology
(ICT) Suppliers
Other Government Departments (OGDs)
ICT Consultants & Contractors
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The CPS Values
Alongside the competencies listed, candidates will be expected to display CPS values which will be
tested at various stages of the process:
We will be independent and fair
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We will prosecute independently, without bias and will seek to deliver justice in every case.
We will be honest and open
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We will explain our decisions, set clear standards about the service the public can expect
from us and be honest if we make a mistake.
We will treat everyone with respect
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We will treat everyone with respect.
We will behave professionally and strive for excellence
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We will behave professionally and strive for excellence.
Skills
Changing and
Improving
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Making Effective
Decisions
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Leading and
Communicating
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Collaborating and
Partnering
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Criteria
Method of Assessment
Find ways to improve systems and
structures to deliver with more streamlined
resources
Actively encourage ideas from a wide range
of sources and stakeholders and use these
to inform own thinking
Personal Statement and
Interview
Identify a range of relevant and credible
information sources and recognise the need
to collect new data when necessary from
internal and external sources
Recognise patterns and trends in a wide
range of evidence/data and draw key
conclusions
Personal Statement
Communicate in a succinct, engaging
manner and stand ground when needed
Communicate using appropriate styles,
methods and timing, including digital
channels, to maximise understanding and
impact
Personal Statement
Encourage collaborative team working within
own team and across the Department
Establish relationships with a range of
stakeholders to support delivery of business
Interview
outcomes
Delivering at Pace
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Managing a Quality
Service
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Show a positive approach in keeping their
own and the team’s efforts focused on the
goals that really matter
Take responsibility for delivering expected
outcomes on time and to standard, giving
credit to teams and individuals as
appropriate
Interview
Develop, implement, maintain and review
systems and service standards to provide
quality, efficiency and value for money
Develop proposals to improve the quality of
service with involvement from a diverse
range of staff, stakeholders or delivery
partners
Personal Statement
Diversity & Equality
The Crown Prosecution Service has an Equality and Diversity policy which aims to create and
sustain a working environment that is fair to all. Our benefits support this and assist you to
achieve a work/life balance.
Applications are welcomed from all people across all sectors of our diverse communities and
from all backgrounds. Applications are particularly welcomed from those who are currently
under- represented at different levels within the CPS.
The CPS aims to select the best people for its jobs by going beyond compliance with equalities
legislation to establishing best practice.
The Civil Service Commissioners & The Civil Service Code
The Commissioners have two key functions:
The first is to maintain the principle of selection for appointment to the Civil Service on merit on
the basis of fair and open competition. For the most senior posts in the Civil Service, the
Commissioners discharge their responsibilities directly by overseeing the recruitment process
and chairing the final selection panel. For more information please see
www.civilservicecommissioners.org
The second is to promote an understanding of the Civil Service Code which sets out the
constitutional framework in which all civil servants work and the values they are expected to
uphold, and to hear and determine appeals made under it. For more information please see
www.civilservice.gov.uk
The CPS adheres fully to the Civil Service Code; and the requirements and best practice
suggested by the Civil Service Commissioners.
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