TV Policy Adviser

The successful candidates will hold key roles in the TV Team. The team is responsible for a wide range of high profile policy areas including supporting the UK broadcasting sectors to adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing media environment, engaging with public service and international broadcasters and on-demand providers, and ensuring appropriate regulation and protections for audiences.

The TV Team sits within the wider Media and International Directorate (MINT) which covers a broad range of work on sectors including: TV, radio, press, and advertising; as well as having a key role leading the departments international work.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and respectful team environment, with ample opportunities to get involved in corporate work such as our social committee and staff networks. Our staff survey scores show positive engagement in all areas, with a high level of interest in our work.

These are varied and fast-paced roles focused on a a range of topical and reactive issues concerning television in the UK, often at fast pace and with significant political interest and exposure.

Post holders will support policy development, including working towards potential legislation, on issues such as protecting audiences from harmful content; supporting the future sustainability of our public service media; the future role of content regulation in the television, video-on-demand, and online sectors such as YouTube; and policy relating to broadcasting mergers.

Post holders will also help manage the Teams relationships with a number of high-profile TV stakeholders. This may include broadcasters such as Sky; public service media providers such as ITV and Channel 4; global tech platforms; TV manufacturers and video-on-demand providers such as Disney and Netflix.

Please note that, on occasion, the types of content under discussion can be of an adult or otherwise distressing nature.

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience, please note that the desirable skills will only be used in the event of tied candidates:

Essential criteria:

• Written and oral communication skills including the ability to succinctly explain complex issues to a diverse range of audiences.
• Delivering at pace taking responsibility for delivering high-quality, timely results, even when facing pressure or changing priorities.
• A proven ability to identify, analyse and assess evidence from a range of different sources to inform effective decision-making.
• Stakeholder management skills able to facilitate and support engagement with key stakeholders including Ofcom, media providers, and other government departments.

Desirable skills:

• Experience working in policy development is helpful, but not essential for the right candidate.
• Knowledge of the television sector or another regulated sector.

We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Jason Cotton, and will take place on: Monday 8th June at 2pm

The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.

Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form and you will be sent an invitation. Invites will only be sent after this deadline has passed. Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to [email protected]

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Making Effective Decisions