3 x Data Policy Directorate Apprentice Manchester, England
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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.
Job description
- 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.
Person specification
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.
Behaviours
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
Benefits
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.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 23:55 on Wednesday 17th May 2023 via the CS Jobs portal:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years. Please refer to the essential requirements.
- A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed.
- A behaviour statement of 250 words on Working Together.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: [email protected].
Interview
The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths and potentially include a presentation.
The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview.
As part of your interview, you may be asked to deliver a short oral presentation. Full details of this, including the topic, and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview.
In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DCMS from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the ‘Information for Applicants’ document.
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Please be aware the levels of national security clearance are changing which may impact on the level needed for this role by the time of appointment. All efforts will be made to keep candidates informed of any changes and what that will mean in terms of vetting criteria. For more information please See our vetting charter
Location
This role can be based in Manchester or Darlington. The hub locations are displayed on the job advert. Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet - successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.
In order to request an adjustment, please:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one.
Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact ([email protected]) in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/
