Cma1845 Principal Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Competition & Markets Authority

Competition & Markets Authority

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Salary:

- £55,133 - £62,417
Job grade:

Grade 7
Contract type:
Permanent
Type of role:
Analytical
Economist
Legal Services
Policy
Project Delivery
Strategy
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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Location

Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, ManchesterAbout the job

Job summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join us to help shape and drive forward the work of one of our newest functions, the Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU). The CMA is currently recruiting a _
_Principal Advisor__ role within the SAU._

The Subsidy Advice Unit

The Subsidy Advice Unit forms part of the new domestic regime for subsidy control and commenced operations in January 2023. The functions of the SAU are set out in the Subsidy Control Act. The SAU will provide expert and impartial advice to public authorities on referral of complex and highvalue subsidies and will monitor and report on the effective operation of the UK subsidy control regime._

Job description:

The role

Supporting the senior leadership in capacity building, the Principal Advisor will work across policy related projects, using well-reasoned evidence-based analysis to support the delivery of high quality, robust and impartial advice and reports published by the SAU.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new domestic subsidy regime for the UK and the work of the SAU is likely to attract a high level of interest and scrutiny.

This role is available in the Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Manchester offices.

In return the CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work - an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so.

We offer generous benefits, which you can review in full below.

Person specification:

Your detailed responsibilities:

Delivering SAU projects

Lead individual workstreams within SAU projects so that they are delivered in an effective and timely way (including to statutory deadlines) and to budget;
Ensure that SAU projects and outputs (reports, advice to public authorities) are based on clear, accurate, wellreasoned and evidencebased analysis, and that they comply with applicable procedures;
Identify, assess and manage potential areas of risk, including legal risk;
Develop expertise and provide advice, at pace, on complex and technical matters relating to SAU projects;
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, ensuring documents are drafted to a high standard.
Take account of the wider policy and market context in taking forward SAU projects, supporting the relevant Senior Leadership Team to set direction and strategy.

Leadership within the SAU

Contribute to the SAU's development as a new unit within the CMA, ensuring arrangements are in place and continue to be improved for effective and efficient project delivery, ensuring a focus on continuous improvement within projects and across the organisation, and sharing knowhow.

Managing staff and building capability

Effectively manage and develop multidisciplinary teams, contributing to wider leadership and capacity building in the SAU, including building staff capability through fostering talent, coaching, learning and development, mentoring and effective performance management.

Effective communication and close partnership working

Develop and maintain fair, open, professional and proactive communication and engagement with public authorities and other stakeholders throughout the UK.

Opportunity to contribute to the CMA's wider work
To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button.

Closing date: 11.55pm Thursday 4th May 2023.

Please visit our LinkedIn page or the CMA - About us to learn more.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big Picture
Making Effective Decisions
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace
Communicating and Influencing

Benefits:

As well as the interesting and varied work you'll do to contribute to effective competition in the UK, and to ensure consumers get a good deal when buying goods and services, you'll also benefit from:

An exceptionally generous pension scheme with a significant employer contribution and range of options, including a tax-free lump sum at the point of retirement and injury, ill-health and life assurance benefits
25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King's birthday. In addition, you'll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid sp