Governance and Assurance Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Salary:

- £31,745 - £35,720

National: £31,745 £34,280; London: £35,720 £38,565.

This post attracts a Project Delivery Profession allowance £1,570- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DSIT
Corporate Services
Matrix Programme
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Project Delivery
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Location

Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

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:

The Matrix Programme is a transformation initiative involving 9 Departments (listed at end).

It is a unique cross-government collaboration that will unlock simpler, better, and more joined up working by bringing together the systems, processes, and ways of working for key government functions such as HR, Finance or Procurement, commonly known as Shared Services.

The Programme is part of the Shared Services Team, a fantastic team passionate about improving the existing shared services experience for DSIT and its partners whilst working to deliver the strategic objectives of the new Government Shared Services Strategy

We will deliver the Government's three overarching objectives for shared services:

Better experience for all users
intuitive systems that are easy to use and mobile-enabled.
Efficiency and value for money better systems and services which support productivity and seek to reduce costs.
Standardised processes and data support interoperability, making it easier to understand and compare corporate data.

Departments forming the Matrix Programme:

Cabinet Office (CO), Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), Department for Business Trade (DBT), Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Department for Education (DfE), Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), Attorney's General Office (AGO) and His Majesty's Treasury (HMT).

Person specification:

Establish and maintain accurate governance and assurance project/programme controls and procedures, keeping senior officers updated and informed.
Proactively work closely with the Governance and Assurance Lead and other PMO Senior management to draft board agendas, keep a log of board decisions and review outcomes to collectively implement identified actions/solutions.
Manage and maintain the Team's forward Look to support schedule of appropriate agenda items for future meetings.
Provide secretariat services for the core Matrix Programme Senior meetings, including but not limited to