Senior Policy Adviser
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THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS. Vacancy: SEO (Range 9) Senior Policy Adviser based in the Dept of Energy & Climate Change, 3 Whitehall Place.
Advertisement - Download PDF of advertisment The JobYou'll be working on high-profile issues and shaping government policy, monitoring performance and advising on a range of issues.
For the range of posts and challenges you will face at this level, you will need the following core skills:
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Essential • Experience of managing and developing a team;
• The ability to quickly get to the heart of an issue and make sound decisions through analytical skills and use of evidence;
• The ability to think creatively and develop innovative policy solutions;
• The ability to persuade and influence colleagues across Whitehall;
• The ability to develop effective and strong working relationships with interested parties outside government;
• The ability to manage relations with colleagues to deliver results; and
• Project and programme management techniques.
Desirable
• Ability to think strategically when making decisions and taking action;
• Ability to manage change; and
• Knowledge of the UK energy sector and / or climate change agenda.
The Professional Skills for Government competency framework sets out the skills you need to do your job well as a member of the Civil Service. This is the relevant framework for Senior Policy Advisers.
Please see PSG Framework Band C document for details:PSG Framework Band C.pdf
Salary
The salary scale for SEO (Range 9) starts at a minimum of £31,771 to a target rate of £38,821
Type of Appointment
This appointment is offered on a permanent basis, subject to the completion of a probationary period. __________________________________________________________________ To ApplyTo apply, please download and complete our Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire* Diversity Questionnaire (Word) - no longer available
Application Form (Word) - no longer available Diversity Questionnaire (PDF) - no longer available Application Form (PDF) - no longer available Note: You may choose to supply your CV in place of, or in addition to, your career history within the application form. THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS.
DECC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to reflect the diversity of British Society.
* The diversity questionnaire is separated from your main application form and will not be provided to the short-listing panel. Your answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and the information you provide will only be used for monitoring purposes. How you complete this form has no connection to the evaluation of your application in any way.
THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS. Vacancy: SEO (Range 9) Senior Policy Adviser based in the Dept of Energy & Climate Change, 3 Whitehall Place.
Advertisement - Download PDF of advertisment The JobYou'll be working on high-profile issues and shaping government policy, monitoring performance and advising on a range of issues.
For the range of posts and challenges you will face at this level, you will need the following core skills:
Qualifications, Skills and Attributes
Essential • Experience of managing and developing a team;
• The ability to quickly get to the heart of an issue and make sound decisions through analytical skills and use of evidence;
• The ability to think creatively and develop innovative policy solutions;
• The ability to persuade and influence colleagues across Whitehall;
• The ability to develop effective and strong working relationships with interested parties outside government;
• The ability to manage relations with colleagues to deliver results; and
• Project and programme management techniques.
Desirable
• Ability to think strategically when making decisions and taking action;
• Ability to manage change; and
• Knowledge of the UK energy sector and / or climate change agenda.
The Professional Skills for Government competency framework sets out the skills you need to do your job well as a member of the Civil Service. This is the relevant framework for Senior Policy Advisers.
Please see PSG Framework Band C document for details:PSG Framework Band C.pdf
Salary
The salary scale for SEO (Range 9) starts at a minimum of £31,771 to a target rate of £38,821
Type of Appointment
This appointment is offered on a permanent basis, subject to the completion of a probationary period. __________________________________________________________________ To ApplyTo apply, please download and complete our Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire* Diversity Questionnaire (Word) - no longer available
Application Form (Word) - no longer available Diversity Questionnaire (PDF) - no longer available Application Form (PDF) - no longer available Note: You may choose to supply your CV in place of, or in addition to, your career history within the application form. THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS.
DECC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to reflect the diversity of British Society.
* The diversity questionnaire is separated from your main application form and will not be provided to the short-listing panel. Your answers will be treated in the strictest confidence and the information you provide will only be used for monitoring purposes. How you complete this form has no connection to the evaluation of your application in any way.