Ai Narratives Hub Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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- £25,310 - £31,825

National: £25,310 £27,515; London: £28,510 £31,825
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DSIT
Digital, Technologies and Telecoms
Other
Type of role:
Administration / Corporate Support
Policy
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:

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:

AI is bringing about huge changes to society, and it is our job as a team to work out how Government should respond. It's a onceinageneration moment, and an incredibly fastpaced and exciting environment.
Building on the platform created by the AI Safety Summit hosted by the UK in November 2023, the AI Policy directorate will continue to play a leading role in providing strategic direction across Government and industry to establish the most trusted and proinnovation system for AI governance in the world, ensure UK institutions and infrastructure have the necessary capabilities to maintain our strategic advantage, and drive forward our ambitious objectives home and abroad.
It's also a crucial time for DSIT, which is bringing together the five technologies of tomorrow
AI, Quantum, Engineering Biology, Semiconductors, Future Telecoms under one department for the first time. Our aim is to drive innovation that delivers improved public services, create new betterpaid jobs and grow the economy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and independent individual to work in in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, AI Policy Directorate. This role sits in the AI Narratives Hub, which forms part of the wider AI Strategy & Risk team.
We are a fun, vibrant Directorate committed to supporting our staff's development and wellbeing, as well as delivering excellent work. We are especially keen to bring in new team members who will contribute to our friendly and inclusive Directorate culture.
Person specification:The role will involve:

Writing briefings and speeches for Senior Civil Servants and Ministers for high profile engagements and events on a diverse range of AI policy issues.

Contributing to standard civil services tasks such as Ministerial correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, Write Rounds, Core Briefs, and Freedom of Information requests.

Managing key stakeholder relations with the offices of ministers and senior officials, and with other briefing and policy leads across DSIT and in other government departments;
Contribute to the AI Policy directorate's inclusive