Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Department for Business and Trades Regulation Directorate (RD) is at the heart of the work in supporting the governments growth mission. It aims to: Reform the stock of existing regulations to minimise bureaucracy and modernise regulation on the statute book Ensure the pipeline of regulation is necessary and proportionate, enabling analysis and scrutiny of new regulatory proposals from government departments, via the Better Regulation Framework. Ensure independent regulators deliver the right outcomes, with DBT driving a coordinated approach across government. Improve economic regulation by ensuring it supports growth and investment, promotes competition, works for consumers, and enables innovation. When delivered effectively, regulation and the work of regulators plays a vital role in protecting consumers, the environment and setting the right frameworks for businesses to thrive. By enabling better regulation, we will ensure we maintain our high standards but can flex and adapt to the new technologies and challenges that the next few decades will inevitably bring. The Regulator Performance and Capability Team plays a vital role within the directorate, working across government to develop a shared approach to the evaluation of regulators, with the aim of identifying potential capability and delivery challenges within the regulator landscape, as well as best practice. This advert is for an SEO Senior Policy Advisor to join the team, leading on elements of this essential work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team working on a novel programme of reviews of key regulators. We are a friendly and inclusive team with a range of exciting work. This programme is ambitious, high-profile and of significant interest to the Secretary of State, ministers and senior officials across government. It also provides the opportunity to work closely with external expert stakeholders. The team covers a range of policy issues including: The development of a consistent methodology, for the evaluation of regulators capability and performance, that is able recognise and accommodate the various types of regulators. Identify and promote best practice for regulators across government and ensure that sufficient channels are in place for regulators to share key learnings and solutions for common challenges. Conducting in-depth research and analysis of regulation to understand specific challenges faced by regulators and develop practical recommendations for change helping to support UK regulators to continue to be world leading. Job description We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the team and lead on elements of the review programme. This role offers significant opportunity to develop policy, strategy and planning skills. The successful applicant will also gain exposure to leading experts and opportunities to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including at very senior levels, across government, regulators and externally. This roles responsibilities will include: Contributing to the development of the overarching programme strategy for the review pilots, with the aim of establishing a multi-year review programme. Providing briefing for ministers and senior officials on the progress and development of the review programme. Supporting experts to undertake in-depth research and analysis of specific regulators. Establishing and maintaining relationships with a range of external stakeholders to promote the review programme and gather views and insights. Supporting ministerial and senior official engagement and key moments. Person specification Essential Criteria Excellent policy skills, with the ability to effectively compile, understand, analyse and present evidence, to arrive at options identifying clear pros, cons and recommendations. Ability to quickly get to grips with a situation and problem-solve at pace. Experience working collaboratively within and across relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong written and oral communication skills. Desirable Criteria Experience and understanding of UK regulators and how regulation works in practice. Experience supporting senior internal or external figures to deliver a project. Experience working on regulatory issues. Understanding the political, economic and societal landscape to arrive at deliverable solutions. Personal Attributes & Skills Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism, showing genuine care for the team and other colleagues, creating an inclusive working environment and a clear commitment to civil service values and high standards. Is proactive and can work independently to plan and deliver work of high demand and challenge. Ability to understand a wider government perspective on developments to ensure policy is relevant and that plans reflect wider strategic priorities. Demonstrates commitment to learning and development, collaboration and supporting the work of the wider team. Excellent written and presentation skills. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,156, Department for Business and Trade contributes £11,922 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) 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. Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception. Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way. To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages. A Personal Statement of up to 750 words, explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview. It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date, though this is subject to change. Reasonable Adjustments 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: 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. Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Candidate Support You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview. Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department. Further Information: A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences. Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases. 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. Any applicant who has 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. Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role. This role may be considered as a secondment opportunity. Please reach out to the hiring manager listed at the bottom of this advert to discuss. Candidates that do not quite meet the standard for this role may be offered a position at a lower grade. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland/Access NI 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 Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Infodisclosurescotland.co.uk For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessniani.x.gsi.gov.uk Vetting requirements SC - The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. 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). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Regulation Directorate, Corporate Support Team Email : regulation.corporatebusinessandtrade.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dbtrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcingbusinessandtrade.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints Attachments DBT candidate pack July 2024.pptx Opens in new window (pdf, 1737kB) DBT T&Cs 19092023 Opens in new window (doc, 46kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail