Head of Assurance and Approvals

2 months ago

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

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

- 337104**Salary**:

- £61,580 - £73,440- National: £61,580 - £70,890 London: £65,995 - £73,440. PD Pay Enhancement £3000- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Grade 6**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- DSIT - Corporate Services - Finance**Type of role**:

- Project Delivery**Working pattern**:

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

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- 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**:
As the Head of Assurance & Approvals, you will lead a team responsible for conducting independent assessments and providing assurance that projects, particularly those of high complexity, are on track and aligned with the organisation's objectives. Your team will assess that projects and programmes are being appropriately managed and that their activities and business rationale remain accurate and achievable.

You and your team will also verify and provide assurance that departmental guidance on assurance reviews is appropriately applied and help to define and design how reviews are undertaken. This also includes ensuring reviews are scheduled and delivered to enable scrutiny of the achievability of the project to meet its objectives and benefits as stated within the business case. You will act in the role of Departmental Assurance Co-ordinator.

In addition, your team will play a key role in the approvals process, overseeing the keyholder process for all business cases going to the Project Initiation Committee (PIC) and scrutinising management and strategy cases, and supporting existing governance groups and stakeholders in decision making. Your expertise in governance and familiarity with His Majesty’s Treasury’s five case model will be essential.

**Person specification**:

- You will be responsible for leading assurance activities across the department.
- Ensure adherence to Cabinet Office guidance and relevant best practices.
- Provide guidance and leadership to enable fully integrated assurance planning, including the influencing of guidance on all types of assurance reviews.
- Collaborate with Project/Programme Managers to implement appropriate levels of assurance as part of baseline and future planning activities.
- Hold Senior Responsible Owners responsible for ensuring corrective actions are undertaken following assurance interventions and share lessons learned with other projects.
- Responsible for the accountability of the management of assurance reporting activities across a department ensuring assurance is embedded across project and programme teams.
- Oversee the keyholder process for all business cases going to the PIC.

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