Senior Policy Advisor

2 months ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Policy Advisor to join our team at the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the department's regulatory innovation agenda and driving forward our mission to maximize the potential of science and technology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) and ensure its delivery remains on track.
  • Manage the coordination of teams across Whitehall and within the department to deliver against the commitments in the Science and Technology Framework, Regulation and Standards strand.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership of the strand, involving chairing weekly meetings with seniors to report progress, risks, and unblock issues.
  • Work closely with colleagues across government to ensure the monitoring and evaluation approach delivers against the needs of the programme.
  • Lead reporting to No10 and Cabinet Office and collaborate closely with the Science and Technology Framework's strategy teams to deliver against those expectations.
  • Organize and chair quarterly meetings of the Regulators' Innovation Network (RIN), leading engagement with regulators to ensure these meetings are tailored to their needs and priorities.
  • Shape how the RIN operates by exploring ways to scale up engagement, foster collaboration, and share best practices on innovative regulatory approaches.
  • Develop a communication strategy to build the profile of the RIN, exploring how it could engage a wider audience, including local authorities.
  • Deputise as needed for the monthly Standards Working Group and support engagement across Whitehall and the National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) to develop and adapt RIO's standards strategy.
  • Commission and manage deliverables in partnership with NQI partners.
  • Conduct scoping and gap analysis in collaboration with the department and DBT to develop work packages such as capacity building and designation of standards in a joined-up way.
Requirements
  • Strong communication skills, articulating complex issues and technical information clearly and concisely to a range of audiences verbally and in writing.
  • The ability to engage widely and creatively with a range of stakeholders to generate actionable, well-considered policy advice.
  • An interest in the innovation landscape and a proactive approach to work, including learning and sharing relevant information to boost the effectiveness of the workstreams you're delivering.
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering high-quality outcomes at pace.
  • A self-starter able to independently drive work forward with strong organisational skills.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £38,860.
  • A culture of flexible working, including job sharing, homeworking, and compressed hours.
  • Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 11,257.
  • 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 and professional development opportunities.
  • Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts.

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