Engineering Biology Office Coordinator and Manager
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Birmingham
- 36,735 - 43,020
Job Description
Job summary
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. Weare 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.
Find Out More
We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here: https://forms.office.com/e/Jae3B4w7xm |
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Job description
The Engineering Biology (EB) team is at the heart of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), leading the UK Government's strategy for one of the country's designated critical and frontier technologies. With significant commitments to the sector through the Industrial Strategy, the work of the team is critical in setting the right conditions for the sector. 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. This role will support the increasing and expanding remit and capability of the team through coordinating and managing a variety of short and longer term requirements. |
This is a central coordinating role. You will be expected to engage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders and build trusted relationships within the team, across the wider department and with key external stakeholders. Your specific responsibilities include:
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Person specification
We welcome applications from those that:
Essential criteria
- Have demonstrable experience in managing and coordinating broad portfolios of work.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in working in high priority areas of science, technology or innovation.
