Head of Access to Finance and Skills Policy

1 week ago


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

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 338788**Salary**:

- £61,580 - £70,890- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Grade 6**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DSIT - Science, Innovation and Growth - Office for Life Sciences**Type of role**:

- Policy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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Location
- Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, 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**:
The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) is a busy strategy and policy implementation unit of c. 100 people, providing direct support and regular advice to Ministers in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Life Sciences (covering medicines, medical technologies, and diagnostics) is a crucial pillar of the UK economy, supporting over a quarter of a million jobs and generating an annual turnover in excess of £94bn.

OLS is responsible for the delivery of the Life Sciences Vision, published in July 2021, which aims to make the UK a world leading hub for Life Sciences. As a joint unit, we are uniquely placed to work across the private sector, government, and the NHS, to support, grow and maintain Life Sciences businesses for the benefit of the UK’s population and economy. This requires direct working with Ministers and their Private Offices and stakeholders from across the healthcare system to shape and deliver government policy.

OLS is a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive Directorate and accommodates reasonable adjustments to meet the diverse needs of individual staff members. We have a range of engaging staff workstreams including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Health, and Well-being; Reward and Recognition; Learning and Development; and Culture and Volunteering; each of which has a senior leadership team champion.

We welcome applicants from all walks of life and believe a range of backgrounds and experiences within a workforce creates a better working environment and produces better policy for the people of the UK.

The UK requires a globally competitive Life Sciences investment ecosystem and a highly-skilled workforce, so that companies can access the funding and talent needed for growth.

The postholder will lead a small team of policy officials and work with industry stakeholders to improve access to finance and skills for the UK’s most innovative high-potential Life Sciences companies by championing and driving forward OLS’ access to finance and skills priorities and supporting relevant DSIT, DHSC and cross-Whitehall initiatives. This is a busy, priority role with considerable visibility across both departments.

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