Senior Policy Advisor, Technical Negotiations and 6G

Civil Service
Part Time
Birmingham
44,620 - 52,090
Posted 5 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

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's tech diplomacy, driving efforts to build the networks of the future.

DSIT's Digital Infrastructure Directorate works to ensure that the UK has the mobile and broadband networks and supporting infrastructure now and into the future. Working as part of the Technology, Spectrum and Strategy team (TSS) you will focus on the future-facing aspects of that ambition, helping to create a globally competitive UK ecosystem for Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) that strengthens technical sovereignty and ensures that our future networks are secure, modern and resilient.

This stretching role sits in the team responsible for DSIT policy toward the emerging sixth generation of mobile technology - 6G - and the department's participation in the negotiations shaping those future networks. Working with officials, technical experts and security professionals from across Government and its agencies, you will direct the department's engagement in global negotiations and participate directly to progress the ambitions set out in the Modern Industrial Strategy.

There is significant cross-Government interest in this work, with significant engagement from senior officials, Ministers and experts across Government. This is a high-profile outward facing role that will require the post-holder to act with significant autonomy including when representing the department in front of industry. There are plenty of opportunities to build visibility across the department and Government, and significant travel opportunities.

Person specification

You will:

Work to ensure that the UK's priorities are appropriately addressed in the design of future networks, closely monitoring the ongoing technical negotiations over 6G standards, coordinating direct DSIT and wider government interventions where necessary and ensuring the latest developments are fed back to colleagues working on R&D and other policy initiatives
Drive work to implement the Global Coalition on Telecommunications Security and Resilience Principles for 6G

Lead direct engagement with industry leaders to build sustainable partnerships, leveraging these to ensure 6G systems are secure and resilient by design, support digital inclusion, and support our sustainability ambitions

Work closely with partner international governments to build a coalition behind our policy priorities in technical standards and beyond. In particular, you will engage with partners in the Global Coalition on Telecoms to advance our vision for 6G

Help to manage the deployment of expert contractors to maximise DSIT's influence, and support the technical standards work of the UK Telecoms Lab, a flagship security testing initiative.

Support colleagues with broader international engagement, including responses to EU and US initiatives and other bilateral partnerships.

Essential Criteria

Experience of working on complex and technical concepts and a demonstrated ability to unpack their implications for policy-making

Ability to think strategically, including by weighing the interests of multiple stakeholders with competing priorities

Communicate with confidence and clarity in both written and verbal form

Strong influencing skills, with evidence of building strong relationships. This may include influencing across-Government, externally and with industry, or influencing others in a different context

Desirable Criteria

Experience of telecoms or adjacent technologies and an understanding of how these fit into and deliver DSIT's broader priorities

Familiarity with technical standards, their purpose and challenges

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