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Whilst DCMS is advertising this vacancy, the successful candidate(s) may ultimately be appointed to the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an incredibly exciting time to work in Data Policy.

Data is the lifeblood of a modern, digital economy and society. Excellent data policy has the power to underpin the protection of privacy, improve skills for the modern age, boost productivity and turbo-charge scientific progress. The UK produced a National Data Strategy to ensure we are sufficiently ambitious on data as an issue that is part of every aspect of digital policy-making.

The DPD is leading work across Whitehall on the UK's data protection and data rights regime. The UK is a world leader in technological innovation and high data protection standards, which enable businesses to grow and thrive in an environment that protects privacy and builds public confidence. The DPD ensures that the UK’s data protection law remains fit for purpose and, having consulted on legislative changes in late 2021, the team are now helping to progress the Data Protection and Digital Information (DPDI) Bill through Parliament after its introduction in July 2022.

DPD is a friendly and dynamic team, with a strong commitment to supporting each other to deliver. We put DSIT values at the heart of how we work - ensuring an inclusive team culture that respects everyone and celebrates diversity.

• This is an exciting opportunity for anybody interested in working in a fast-paced area and working across government and internationally.
• You will be working in a friendly, supportive team that works collaboratively within DSIT and across other government departments to identify ways to enable trusted international flows of data.
• The team’s work sits within the fast moving world of digital technology, so new issues are always arising.
• Good communication is key as we work with counterparts in other countries as well as engaging with UK stakeholders.

Role 1; you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Keeping abreast of new reports or articles on data flows, through online news feeds and other research.
• Writing short papers summarising key reports or explaining new areas of interest to the team.
• Organising meetings/calls, sending out invitations, producing agendas, writing meeting notes and circulating to attendees.
• Maintaining project management tools to ensure the team meets its deadline.
• Producing a weekly report of the team’s key achievements for senior managers.

Role 2; you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Keeping abreast of new reports or articles on data flows, through online news feeds and other research.
• Writing short papers summarising key reports or explaining new areas of interest to the team.
• Organising meetings/calls, sending out invitations, producing agendas, writing meeting notes and circulating to attendees.
• Maintaining project management tools to ensure the team meet its deadline.
• Providing personal assistance services, such as calendar management, to a deputy director.

Role 3; you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Keeping abreast of security and resilience risks impacting critical sectors.
• Coordinating meetings with industry and government stakeholders, aimed at driving up standards and driving down vulnerabilities.
• Responding to requests from other government departments in relation to the team's progress and how our work contributes to wider government priorities.
• Contributing ideas for how government could address the problems that are acknowledged as needing a solution.

In this role, you will work as part of an exciting, forward-thinking team, whilst undertaking a Level 4 Policy apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will provide you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to be fully effective in the role. As part of the apprenticeship, you will dedicate 20% of your contracted hours for off-the-job learning. You can visit this website for information on what off-the-job learning entails.

Your apprenticeship course will cover a range of topics which will support your day to day work. This is a new role which is suited to motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have both an interest in the subject area and continuous personal development. The selected candidate will have good communication and organisational skills and work well in a team. You will undertake the level 4 qualification via our apprenticeship provider. Further details will be provided to the successful candidate.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career within Government using the skills, knowledge and experience you have gained throughout your apprenticeship.

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:

Essential skills

• You should be able to work with a degree of autonomy and as part of a team.
• Have a curious mind and a desire to acquire new areas of knowledge.
• There will be exposure to government officials and external stakeholders, so the ability to communicate confidently verbally and in writing is important.
• You will need to have excellent prioritisation and organisational skills.

Desirable skills

• Have experience of gathering and analysing information to support your ideas.
• Experience of working on international matters.
• An interest in new technologies.

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

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving

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

• Working Together

DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home.
• 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service.
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 3 days of paid volunteering leave.
• Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave.
• Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks.
• Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work.
• Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!

Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.

Job contact :

Name :
Jamie-Day Rawal
Email :
[email protected]

Recruitment team

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