Senior Engagement Officer - London, United Kingdom - Government Office for Science

Government Office for Science
Government Office for Science
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London, United Kingdom

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Salary:

- £38,860 - £46,750
  • National: £38,860 £42,765; London: £42,495 £46,750
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • GO-Science
    Type of role:
  • Policy
  • Secretarial
  • Strategy
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:


The Government Office for Science works at the heart of Government, ensuring policies and decisions are informed by the best scientific evidence and strategic long-term thinking.

It's an exciting time to join the organisation; we have outstanding and high-profile positions providing you an opportunity to inform and influence policy-making and the systems for use of science and engineering across government.

If you are highly motivated and looking for your next career challenge we want to hear from you.


Our mission is:


  • Science advice mechanisms that are efficient, effective, speak truth to power and are embedded irreversibly in Government systems.
  • Visible impact through both proactive and demandled science advice that is relevant, excellent, and delivered fit for purpose.

Further information can be found here:

We maintain an internal surge capability of staff who may be called at short notice to support an activation of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).

Training and support will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to develop crisis management skills.


Please note that we 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 Prime Minister's Council for Science and Technology (CST) is the government's toplevel advisory body on science and technology issues. The Council provides independent advice directly to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on strategic science and technology issues that cut across the responsibilities of individual government departments.
  • Recent advice has included how to harness R&D in the UK creative industries, priorities for sovereign space capabilities, how to use a systems approach to meet net zero goals, and how to increase access to finance to allow innovative UK companies to scale up.
  • The Council is supported by a secretariat in the Government Office for Science. The CST secretariat help ensure the Council's advice is timely, of excellent quality, and has enduring impact on public policy and decision making.
  • The role of the Senior Engagement Officer is central to helping to maintain the Council's engagement and influence

Person specification:


  • Lead the development and delivery of CST's programme of engagement with the Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, and senior stakeholders from across the UK and international science and technology (S&T) system. Work closely with the wider Secretariat to ensure the Council's engagement strategy is relevant to CST advice and delivers impact.
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of CST meetings and events with Ministers and senior stakeholders. This includes developing agendas, leading with ministerial private offices, and producing highquality briefings.
  • Lead support offered to CST members, including managing the recruitment and induction of new members.
  • Manage the CST page and work with other comms teams to ensure that all appropriate channels are used to reach and effectively engage with different target audiences.
  • Lead work to ensure CST is an effective and transparent public body, including managing publications, conflicts of interests and public correspondence.
  • Line management of one EO, overseeing the logistics of meetings and events including booking venues, organising travel, and managing finances

Skills and experience

Essential:


  • Excellent organisational skills, able to keep track of multiple actions with interdependencies, prioritise competing deadlines, and forward plan required actions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish networks within and outside government. This role involves building effective, reciprocal working relationships with key stakeholders including Number 10, DSIT, HMT, Cabinet Office, the national academies and research institutions.
  • Effective communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly, succinctly, and persuasively. Ability to reflect on the success of communications and use insights to make improvements.
  • Excellent writer, able to
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