Jobs in Colchester, United Kingdom

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for Caseworker (x20) - Inside IR35 for a 6 Month contract based REMOTELY/ in LOCATION.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD's customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

• Process all requests in line with legislation and MOD guidance, managing cases from allocation to closure.
• Source, prepare, copy, check, redact, and present data accurately; update case management systems and databases promptly
• Maximise operational efficiencies and suggest improvements to workflows.
• Liaise with line managers on complex cases and support AO/AA colleagues as needed
• Provide statistics when requested and undertake additional tasks appropriate to the role and grade.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference will be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

• Strong administration & IT skills - inc. MS Office & Teams.
• Experience of reviewing & transforming processes and procedures in a digitised environment.
• Ability to collate information & ensure data integrity.
• Excellent oral & written English language skills.
• Experience of following relevant policies & procedures to complete work.
• A background in insurance / legal / claims handling environments - desirable.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different."