Adviser, Research Collaboration Advice Team - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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- £38,860 - £42,765

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Senior Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DSIT
Science, Innovation and Growth
International Research & Innovation
Type of role:
Operational Delivery
Science
Security
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share
Number of jobs available:
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Job summary:

Our priorities

Optimise public R&D investment to support areas of relative UK strength and increase the level of private R&D to make our economy the most innovative in the world.

Promote a diverse research and innovation system that connects discovery to new companies, growth and jobs - including by delivering world-class physical and digital infrastructure (such as gigabit broadband), making the UK the best place to start and grow a technology business and developing and attracting top talent.

Put public services - including the NHS and schools - at the forefront of innovation, championing new ways of working and the development of in-house STEM capability to improve outcomes for people.

Strengthen international collaboration on science and technology in line with the Integrated Review, and ensure our researchers are able to continue to work with leading scientists in Europe and around the world.

Deliver legislative and regulatory reforms to drive competition and promote innovation, including the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill and our pro-innovation approach to regulating AI.

Our Inclusive Environment

We have an inclusive culture which makes the Department a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued and can be their authentic selves.

We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us be more innovative.

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension.

We are fortunate to have a range of staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.

Please note that DSIT are currently reviewing our terms and conditions and pay arrangements following Machinery of Government changes and as part of the outstanding August 2023 pay award.

Please be aware that there may be changes to the terms and conditions and pay ranges listed in this advert ahead of you starting in post.

Any changes would be implemented in early 2024.

Job description:

We need adaptable, positive and forward-thinking people to help UK universities stay safe and secure when collaborating internationally.

The government intends to cement the UK's status as a science and technology superpower by 2030.

This means supporting researchers to work internationally; but the openness which drives our research sector also makes it a target for hostile actors seeking to appropriate cutting-edge discoveries.

The Research Collaboration Advice Team (RCAT) provides advice and guidance to UK universities on how to protect themselves and their research from these complex threats.

We are looking for a Birmingham or Midlands-based adviser to join the team. RCAT is a regionally dispersed team with diverse skills and experience. If you are interested in the research landscape and our security policies and would relish the challenge of persuading researchers that security matters, this job is for you

Person specification:

Day-to-day, this will involve proactively engaging with universities both remotely and in person, working with them to help risk-assure individual research projects which involve international collaborators.

You will keep accurate records of your engagements and share information with other teams in government where it is relevant to their policy areas.

You will be supervised and managed by the Birmingham Senior Adviser.

The team is organised into small, regionally based sub-teams, so a proactive approach to building and maintaining working relationships will be key.

You will be part of the Birmingham sub-team, supporting the Senior Adviser to represent RCAT in the Midlands.

To knit this team together, we want team members who are keen to grow and develop and who want to contribute ideas and energy.

Team members can expect to travel frequently in their region to visit university staff and researchers, occasionally requiring overnight stays.

Occasional trips to other DSIT offices will also be required (especially London and Salford). You will also have the opportunity to work on projects with team members based in other regions.

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