Policy Advisors - London, United Kingdom - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £31,745 - £38,565

National: £31,745 £34,280 London: £35,720 £38,565
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DSIT
Digital, Technologies and Telecoms
Security Online Harms
Type of role:
Governance
Policy
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
6Contents

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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 Security and Online Harms Directorate takes a leading role in tackling a diverse range of online harms.

The group leads work to implement the recent Online Safety Act; counter disinformation; promote child online safety; shape international initiatives; and support online safety innovation.

We are looking for 6 ambitious HEOs who are ready to lead on high priority online safety policy and implementation work, in this friendly and supportive directorate.

There are several exciting roles across the team, working on issues such as Online Safety Act Implementation, Child/Adult Safety Policy, Counter Disinformation, Technology and Media Literacy.

Role - Project Support Officer: Online Safety Act Implementation

This role is focused on ensuring successful implementation of the Online Safety Act, keeping policy colleagues and partners clear about timescales and objectives.

The post holder will run the secretariat for our various formal and informal governance processes with DSIT, Ofcom and the Home Office, ensuring that actions are followed up on across the board and provides regular central government and ministerial reporting on progress.

This role also provides coordination and support for commissions that cut across the entire directorate such as leading the process for ministerial committee appearances and parliamentary reports (National Audit Office etc).

This role is right at the centre of the implementation of the new and world-leading Online Safety Act.

It will provide great project management and planning experience to either experienced HEOs looking to develop these important skills, or someone new to the Civil Service or Grade who is looking to gain this experience and exposure to a fast-moving and high impact policy area.

Role - Stakeholder Engagement Lead: Online Safety Act Implementation
This role provides crucial support in developing and implementing the Online Safety Act's stakeholder engagement strategy. The post holder will play a key role in supporting engagement in relation to the implementation of the Online Safety Act, working closely with policy and implementation leads in DSIT,