Senior Policy Advisor – Policy and Local Engagement

Found in: Talent US 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United States UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.

Are you looking for a new role that is both stimulating and fast paced?

Can you build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders?

Would you like to shape the policy approach and delivery of an �883m programme of air quality measures for the Joint Air Quality Unit?

If so, then we would love for you to apply

This post is offered on a Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) basis to complete a finite piece of work.

For permanent Civil Servants, this role is only available on loan, so you must have your home departments approval to return to them at the end of the loan before you apply. There is no opportunity for a permanent Civil Servant to take on this role as a fixed term appointment. OGD applicants will be appointed on an inward loan and subject to the terms of the agreed inward loan. Internal candidates will return to their previous post at the end of the loan period, which will need to be agreed with your line manager in advance.

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Job description

Poor air quality poses a significant health risk and Government must achieve improvements in standards as soon as possible. As such, air quality is a highly sensitive and challenging topic that attracts significant ministerial and parliamentary interest.

This vacancy is within the innovative Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)/Department for Transport (DfT) Joint Air Quality Unit (JAQU); staffed by both Defra and DfT staff members. This role is a DfT position.

We are recruiting for a position in the Policy and Local Engagement Team at the heart of JAQU. We work closely with senior officials, Special Advisers, Ministers and other government departments (OGDs) to support complex and impactful decisions on the JAQU programme, which is part of the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP).

The role will allow the postholder to work with others to shape the policy approach and delivery for JAQU, including supporting key immediate priorities.

As this role is within a joint unit, the post holder will have access to a wide range of learning and development (L&D) opportunities within both DfT and Defra. This includes access to site visits and shadowing of other roles within these departments. JAQU and our parent Directorates put a significant emphasis on L&D, with regular learning events set up for the whole team.

This is a challenging and multifaceted role with opportunities for high-profile exposure and to build a range of skills. It offers the opportunity to work on policy that has a direct real-world impact on delivery and, in turn, the environment and public health. It would be ideal for someone looking to finesse policy skills; build expertise/understanding in high profile environment/transport policy; and be supported in-role by an experienced, high-performing team and engaged, friendly senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities of the role include:

Policy work on technologies to improve air quality, which enjoys high political and public attention.Working with National Highways (NH) on their air quality programme, which faces particular challenges given the size and complexity of the Strategic Road Network.Supporting Account Managers with their local authorities, working in close collaboration with evidence and analytical experts, to ensure they deliver their local air quality commitments.Preparation for a Spending Review, preparing briefing and working with account managers, JAQU finance and strategic teams in central Defra/DfT.Policy work in preparation for the general election, preparing briefing and considering options that could be presented to the incoming administration around air quality policy.

For an in-depth insight into the role please refer to the Role Profile.

Person specification

You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced role being flexible and open to taking on different challenges and responsibilities as the role of the team develops.

You will be able to collaborate effectively and building rapport with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcomes. You can engage with analysts, scientists, senior leaders, local authorities, and interested stakeholders, working across all these groups to chart a course that delivers for the public. You �will need to be organised, motivated, and an excellent communicator. You will also have excellent written and communication skills, including attention to detail.

Additional Information

A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.�

Occasional travel to other DfT offices will be required.

Behaviours

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

Seeing the Big PictureMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingDelivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

Strategy Policy Context and Purpose Level 1: Developing2. Democracy Working with Ministers Level 1: Developing

Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.�

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