Deputy Director, Express, Security

4 weeks ago

Croydon, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

The role will have responsibility for building effective relationships and working�collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders (technical and policy specialists in�HMRC, operational colleagues, lawyers, statisticians, economists, HM Treasury (HMT)�policy partners), while tackling challenging timescales to ensure successful policy�outcomes.�​

You will also work with a wide range of global businesses such as Royal Mail Group and fast�parcel operators, where an understanding of their priorities and how they operate will be�crucial to how you work.​

It also includes responsibility for leading HMRC�s policy development to support delivery of the�Single Trade Window (STW), a flagship government programme, vital to the objectives of the�Border Strategy 2025 and intended to significantly reduce barriers to trade. This includes�developing policy to ensure that government maximises the opportunities of a STW and�working with the STW programme to ensure that opportunities are delivered. �​

The role also involves carrying out a �first principles� review of our approach to Safety and�Security declarations policy as part of a Target Operating Model for the border. This is a key�strategic piece of work with high stakeholder and Ministerial interest. It requires deft and�diplomatic handling of both internal and external stakeholders and working closely with Home�Office and Cabinet Office who have key interests in this area.�​

Job description

Key Responsibilities�​

Implementing the new safety and security policy approach, working with�partners across HMRC and Border Force to get the systems delivered on�time and operations implemented appropriately.�​Leading policy development for parcel and post movements into Northern�Ireland in line with the Windsor Framework agreement for movements�from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. This is a sensitive and complex�area of policy making which needs to balance UK and EU objectives, NI�business and consumer interests to allow the team to practical solutions�for the fast parcel and postal sector.��​Design and develop postal policy reforms for exports, and lead on�customs policy reforms that impact Royal Mail Group functions and the�postal landscape.��​Driving forward policy initiatives in the e-commerce arena, in particular�reviewing and updating customs arrangements in this area to ensure they�meet HMRC and business needs.�​Tackling policy development across a range of areas to ensure that�problems are resolved and improvements made in the post-EU exit�environment.​

Key�Interactions​

​Leadership and management of three G6 led�teams.�​Working closely with HMT�s policy�partners​Other Government�Departments​Key internal and external�stakeholders.�​Other parts of B&T and wider HMRC to ensure policy objectives are delivered�and�implemented.�​Working as part of the CP&S senior leadership team to manage the�Directorate and make CP&S a great place to work. ​

Person specification

The role would suit an experienced policy leader and strategic thinker who is able to operate confidently both across Whitehall and within HMRC,�notably with delivery teams to oversee successful delivery and implementation across the range of policies.​

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate relevant experience and effective delivery of the following�essential criteria.​

Essential Criteria:​

Excellent policy making skills.�​Ability to think strategically and creatively across a range of priorities to solve complex problems and shape and influence strategic agendas.�​A strong ability to influence at all levels, and to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to develop creative and innovative policy solutions. �​Experience of leading and managing teams, delegating responsibility and supporting and coaching individuals to develop and grow in their roles.�​Sound judgement and the ability to lead teams to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.�​Excellent written and oral briefing skills, with the ability to confidently and concisely brief seniors and ministers.�​

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �75,000, HM Revenue and Customs contributes �20,250 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. 25 days annual leave on entry, increasing on a�sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years� service.�This is in addition to your public holidays.​This will be complemented by one further day�paid privilege entitlement to mark the King�s�Birthday.​Interest-free loans allowing you to spread the�cost of an annual travel season ticket or a new�bicycle.​Flexible working patterns and access to Flexible�Working Schemes allowing you to vary your�working day�as long as�you work your total�hours.​A competitive contributory pension scheme that�you can enter as soon as you join and where�we�will�make a significant contribution to the cost of�your pension. Your contribution comes out of�your salary before any tax is taken and will�continue to provide valuable benefits for you and�your family if�you are�too ill to continue to work or�die before you retire.​Generous paid maternity and paternity leave�which is notably more than the statutory�minimum offered by many other employers.​Use of onsite facilities (where applicable).​Occupational sick pay.

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