Senior Policy Adviser Designated Critical Suppliers

Civil Service
Part Time
Birmingham
56,850 - 68,570
Posted 4 days ago

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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.

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Job description

Help shape one of the UKs most significant cyber security reforms.

We are recruiting a Grade 7 Senior Policy Adviser to lead work on Designated Critical Suppliers within the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. This is a high-profile, fast-paced and politically dynamic role where your work will directly influence the UKs approach to managing systemic cyber risks.

You will join a high-performing and collaborative team at the centre of the governments cyber security agenda. This role offers the opportunity to influence policy with real-world impact, working on legislation that will shape the UKs resilience for years to come.

Person specification

You will operate in a complex regulatory landscape, tackling challenging and often novel policy questions. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Ministers, regulators and senior stakeholders, supporting the passage of legislation through Parliament and shaping how it is implemented in practice.

You will:

Lead the development of policy on designated critical suppliers, including shaping the governments approach to managing cyber risks in critical supply chains

Provide clear, high-quality advice to Ministers and senior officials, including briefings for Parliamentary debates and scrutiny

Navigate complex and fast-moving Parliamentary processes, ensuring effective handling of legislation through its passage

Provide leadership and direction to regulators, supporting alignment on policy intent and implementation

Build strong relationships across government, industry and regulators to resolve complex and sensitive policy issues

Analyse complex technical and regulatory evidence, translating this into clear, actionable policy recommendations

Deliver work at pace, maintaining quality in a high-pressure and evolving environment

As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance.

Essential Criteria

We are looking for someone who can operate confidently in a complex and high-profile policy environment. You will demonstrate:

Strong policy development skills, ideally in a regulatory, cyber security or supply chain context

Excellent analytical judgement, with the ability to cut through complexity and provide clear recommendations

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience influencing senior leaders

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting for Ministerial audiences

The ability to prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality work at pace

A good understanding of regulatory frameworks, or the ability to develop this rapidly

Desirable Criteria

Experience working on legislation or Parliamentary handling

Experience working with regulators or in a regulated sector

Knowledge of cyber security or critical infrastructure policy

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