Senior Engagement Officer

7 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Full time

Job summary

At DSIT we�re all about improving people�s lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.�

We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.�

We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.�

We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.�

We do all this to enable the Government�s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.�

Above all, we focus on improving people�s lives. Whether it�s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.�

Our Inclusive Environment��

We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We�are�enormously proud�to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We supportcandidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.��

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Job description

The Prime Minister�s Council for Science and Technology is the government�s highest-level independent advisory body on science, technology and innovation. CST provides independent advice directly to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science, technology and innovation policy and strategy that cut across the responsibilities of individual government departments.

The CST Secretariat team ensures 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 CST�s reputation and influence.

The Senior Engagement Officer is responsible for delivering CST�s programme of engagement with Ministers, senior officials and policy teams across government. The role is central to maintaining CST�s influence and relationships across government.

Person specification

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead the organisation of CST meetings with Ministers and senior government representatives. This includes:

- Leading planning for CST meetings, including task-managing across the Secretariat to organise logistics, guest attendance and the preparation of background papers and briefing.

- Working collaboratively across government and wider stakeholders to scope the agenda for CST meetings and prioritise guest attendance.�

- Co-ordinating input into briefing to support members and guests.

2.� Building and managing CST�s relationships with key stakeholders across government and the wider science and technology community. This includes:

- Leading regular meetings with policy teams to support the development of new projects and evaluate the impact of previous Council recommendations.

- Support collaboration with key stakeholders across the science and technology networks on CST advice such as the Chief Scientific Advisers network and the National Academies.

3. Support engagement with international counterparts to CST, including in the United States and Japan

- Develop positive relationships with FCDO and Secretariat teams to identify opportunities to support collaboration.

- Support the delivery of regular meetings between CST and other international advisory Councils.

Skills and experience:

Essential criteria

- Strong organisational skills.

- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish networks within and outside government. You will make use of effective, reciprocal working relationships with Number 10, DSIT, HMT and Cabinet Office as well as the national academies and research institutions.

- Able to communicate clearly, succinctly and persuasively in writing, in meetings and in presentations. You will often represent the CST and its work and need to be comfortable delivering your message to senior audiences.

- Good understanding of the wider policy environment and strong judgement for prioritisation. You will have freedom to identify new opportunities and risks, working closely with the Secretary and co-Chairs of the Council to devise meeting agendas and membership needs.

Highly desirable criteria

- Events planning experience (such as managing the budget, agenda and attendance for conferences or events).

- Line management experience.

- Proven experience of secretariat support (such as advisory committees or private office) or delivery of services to a senior board.

Behaviours

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

Seeing the Big PictureCommunicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality Service

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �38,860, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology contributes �11,257 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.Automatic enrolment into the , with an average employer contribution of 27%.A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40-60% of their time in the office (minimum of 40%) over a month with flex dependent on balancing business and individual need.

Office attendance

The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.



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