Engineering Biology Growth Senior Policy Advisor
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Birmingham
- 44,620 - 52,090
Job Description
Job summary
DSIT
At DSIT were all about improving peoples lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Governments 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving peoples lives. Whether its researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.
Our Inclusive Environment
We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. 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
The team has broad responsibilities including the growth of the sector, the responsible research and deployment of capabilities, economic security, international collaboration, and the convergence of AI and EB.
Our team works collaboratively across Government, with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), regulators, industry, academia and international partners to set the right ecosystem conditions for the sector to thrive. We are a high-performing, dynamic and inclusive team. We champion openness, integrity and inclusivity working together to make the UK an excellent place for science, innovation and technology, and to make DSIT an excellent and supportive place to work.
You will be a central part of the teams mission to grow and support the EB ecosystem.
Person specification
Key Responsibilities
This role is central to the teams mission to create and sustain a thriving EB sector that enables EB products and services to be deployed at scale. You will:
Design, plan and deliver innovative policies and programmes to support the EB sector. This could include R&D, infrastructure, skills and regulations.
Engage a range of critical stakeholders to ensure effective critical insight from the sector is integrated into HMG policies and to influence key stakeholders.
Champion the sector and DSITs interventions in internal and external engagements.
Draft and deliver high quality written and verbal briefings and documents to a range of stakeholders including ministers.
Manage a variety of high-profile programmes and projects.
Essential Criteria
We welcome applications from those that:
Have significant experience in designing and delivering complex policies or programmes of work with broad sectoral impact.
AND/OR
Experience at the frontier of Engineering Biology (or other related fields) research, development or innovation that can be applied to policy making.
An ability to work at pace, with competing deadlines and priorities.
Stakeholder engagement and management skills.
Can demonstrate high levels of written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
Working knowledge of Engineering Biology capabilities in an R&D or innovation context.
