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The Prime Minister and Technology recently announced an initial £100 million to kickstart the delivery of the government’s major ambitions for the UK’s capability in safe and reliable foundation models. The Taskforce will develop the safe and reliable use of this pivotal artificial intelligence (AI) across the economy and ensure the UK is globally competitive in this strategic technology.
We are recruiting for a number of roles to work in our new AI Foundational Model Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team working on the government’s major ambitions for the UK’s capability in safe and reliable foundation models.
Foundation models are a category of artificial intelligence systems trained on huge volumes of information to quickly generate outcomes across a range of settings, including healthcare, public service and education.
We are looking for applicants to join the team, which will be embedded within the Directorate for Digital and Technology Policy. In addition to working as part of an exciting new team within Government, these roles will also require individuals to work with a range of industry stakeholders, delivery partners, teams across government and the Chair of the taskforce.
There may also be a range of other fast-paced roles available in linked teams working on AI. Any candidates clearing the bar will be offered the opportunity to discuss these alternative posts with the relevant hiring manager.
Job description
We are seeking applicants to apply for multiple roles across the Taskforce Team. In your application, in CV section, please indicate which of the following roles you would be interested in and in your personal statement, explain why you would be suitable.
Strategy Advisor Roles:
Successful candidates will be responsible for developing and delivering strategy within the Taskforce, working closely with the appointed chair.
Responsibilities could include:
- Liaising with senior leadership, including DSIT Secretary of State and No.10, to ensure effective governance of the Taskforce;
- Working across the departmental and wider government to ensure alignment with other priorities;
- Advising ministers and senior officials on key policy and operational decisions.
Chair Private Office Roles:
The Taskforce will be chaired by an directly appointed expert from the sector. The chair will be supported by a small private office which will help to help run meetings, commission papers and manage PMO processes.
Responsibilities could include:
- Lead the team’s service to boards and committees.
- Compiling and quality assuring board packs to make sure that boards receive consistently high-quality products.
- Support the project management of day to day deliverables.
Comms and Engagement Advisor Roles:
As a Ministerial and Departmental priority, interest in the AI Foundation Model Taskforce is considerable. We will require a team to cover external engagements, comms activitIes and wider briefing support.
Responsibilities could include:
- Coordinate highly effective cross cutting briefings, submissions and other products.
- Liaise with stakeholders across Government to deliver engagement updates and communications
- Build excellent relationships and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Build Communication and Engagement Plans.
Delivery Officer Roles:
We have a number of vacancies which will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Taskforce’s objectives, and supporting the Taskforce to make best use of the £100m allocated to it. These include programme managers, commercial and finance specialists, resourcing officers.
Responsibilities could include:
- Supporting effective budget management, monitoring projected budgets against expenditures, tracking delivery of benefits, identifying and mitigating risks.
- Monitor performance of projects, maintain delivery momentum, and work with specialists (e.g. commercial, finance, legal) to unblock delivery issues.
- Overseeing the project timelines, focusing on identifying medium term issues, risks and interdependencies between sub-teams.
- Updating senior Civil Servants and the Chair on the timeline, issues and risks, emphasising any that could impact overall delivery.
- Regular reporting to Secretary of State and updating the Department on Taskforce activities.
Person specification
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
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%
Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice
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
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice
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.
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Selection process details
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 23:55 on 11th of July via the CS Jobs portal:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 3 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.
- 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
- For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the lead behaviour of working together . Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: [email protected]
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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/
