Public Policy Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Ofcom

Ofcom

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Closing Date:
28/08/2023

Group:
Corporate Group

Management Level:
Associate

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Description:

About Ofcom

Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day.

We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.

Our culture is clear - we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; Agility and Respect. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom.

We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others.

About the Team

This role sits within our Public Policy Team, who sit at the centre of Ofcom.

We act as the bridge between Ofcom and its work as an independent body, and the wider public policy, political and regulatory developments that affect the sectors we regulate.

We work with teams across Ofcom to ensure that the wider public policy context is properly considered in Ofcom's work.

We co-ordinate and lead Ofcom's engagement with Government and Parliament.

The team's role is to support the Board, senior management and the wider organisation to ensure Ofcom acts as an effective regulator which fully understands and participates in public debates about how best to make communications work for consumers.

It also supports Ofcom's work through the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (the 'DRCF') on digital matters with the Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA), the Information Commissioner's Office (the ICO), and the Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA), and some team members work as part of the DRCF core team which is comprised of employees from each of the DRCF members.

The work of the public policy team is fast paced, collaborative and blends both internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Purpose of the Role

You will help shape the work of our team under one of our key sector portfolios, working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across Ofcom to deliver on our objectives effectively.

You will have experience of working in or closely with Government or Parliament or a Regulatory body, influencing and communicating policy, have an understanding of the policy making process and be accomplished at building strong collaborative relationships quickly.

The portfolio the post will cover is Networks, Communications, and Spectrum. This is an incredibly varied portfolio that includes telecoms, spectrum, post, and consumer matters.

We engage directly with stakeholders in Government and Parliament and contribute to internal policy discussions on a diverse range of matters including the security and resilience of the telecoms network, ensuring efficient use of spectrum, and helping consumers who may be struggling with the cost-of-living.

Key Responsibilities- Work with Public Policy colleagues and other Ofcom teams, including in our offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, to co-ordinate UK Government and Parliamentary engagement across different policy issues- Engage directly and confidently with officials in Government and Parliamentarians and be a key point of contact for UK Government departments on work relating to your portfolio- Provide accurate and plain English written materials and briefings - and manage correspondence with MPs ensuring that it is of a consistently high standard- Work with Public Policy Managers, the DRCF Secretariat and other Ofcom teams to co-ordinate UK Government and Parliamentary engagement across different policy issues;- Be a key point of contact for UK Government departments on policy queries and Parliamentary Questions, working with internal teams to ensure responses are accurate, high-quality and well communicated;- Contribute to the effective management of Ofcom's relationship with Parliament by monitoring Parliamentary business, identifying opportunities for engagement with MPs and Peers and recording/reporting on that engagement;- Contribute to the Ofcom policy-making process by making policy teams aware of relevant external policy developments through regular monitoring, as well as by scanning ahead and spotting opportunities.

Skills, knowledge and experience- An interest in politics and/or policy-making and skilled at cutting through to the essentials on complex policy issues- An ability to juggle a diverse workload and respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to get complex information across clearly and concisely- Experience of reaching out to build collaborative relationships with others, including more senior colleagues and external stakeholders

To apply:
please include a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role. Applica