Job summary
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work at the forefront of current policy making decisions? Do you want to have an impact on the UK and beyond? If yes, then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.���
Here at DESNZ we are delivering our mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, with clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating the UK�s journey to net zero. Our work is helping ensure clean energy for all, keep bills down and seize the opportunities to lead the world in new green industries, taking back control of our energy with Great British Energy and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.�
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are bold, we are collaborative, we are inclusive, and we learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support�candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
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Job description
Would you like to join a critical programme for addressing climate change? In 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to legislate to have �net zero� carbon emissions by 2050, meaning we will no longer be a net emitter of greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) will likely play a crucial role in reaching net zero. It can be an engine to drive cleaner, sustainable growth as well as transforming our industrial heartlands. It can also unlock new jobs and innovative businesses, raising productivity and competitiveness across the UK.
We are a friendly and inclusive team and place a strong emphasis on personal development. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate flexible working arrangements for successful candidates. Our team works collaboratively with industry and other government departments to collectively advance CCUS deployment, both in the UK and internationally.
Person specification
At the heart of decision-making for one of the biggest projects in government, this role supports the SROs and ministers in overseeing the CCUS Programme. Reporting to the Governance and Reporting Manager within the Central PMO, you will have responsibility for one/two HEO(s) and will have the opportunity to shape and influence a growing and friendly team.
You will:
� Support the programme by establishing and embedding governance protocols, processes, templates, and standards.
� Document and formalise processes and procedures.
� Be proficient in creating and drafting briefing packs.
� Ensure all tracking and supporting processes are in place and documented covering all aspects of governance activities.
� Engage with senior stakeholders across Government to understand the governance and its activities, bring insight and agree appropriate methods to bring resolution to related issues.�
� Prepare supporting slide packs, papers, etc to inform stakeholders of the programme governance.�
� Exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills and experience working with key stakeholders to progress work without formal leadership authority.
� Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful coordination and collaboration and ensure that governance initiatives are in line with organisation objectives.
� Adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
� Support the Head of PMO in delivering departmental goals.
� Provide support to ad-hoc tasks.
� Organise time/workload to achieve outcomes required.
� Provide support on continuous improvement and learning from experience activities.
� Work with the programme team to provide data for change control requests, present change control requests to relevant boards and disseminate the outcome of decisions.
� Work with the Head of the team to implement and maintain programme performance metrics and data, ensuring effective reporting to inform timely decision making.�
Skills and Experience�
Essential:
� Evidence of ability to manage multiple priorities and respond flexibly to competing demands.
� Excellent written and verbal skills.
� Evidence of ability to build relationships and consensus with senior stakeholders and facilitate efficient decision-making.
� Proven team working ability and collaboration skills across multiple organisations.
� Understanding and application of project/programme governance.
Desirable:
� Government Major Project's Portfolio experience.
One of the following qualifications:
� APM Project Management Qualification.
� APMG International Project Planning and Control Practitioner.
� PRINCE 2 Practitioner.
� Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner.
� PMI Project Management Professional.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Managing a Quality Service
2. Delivering at Pace
3. Working Together
4. Communicating and Influencing
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
5. Managing a Quality Service
6. Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
7. Governance
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �40,950, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero contributes �11,863 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
8. A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
9. Automatic enrolment into the, with an employer contribution of
10. A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
11. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
12. Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.