HR Advisor

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking an individual to lead the semiconductor policy initiative. The role involves designing and implementing action plans, engaging with experts and stakeholders, and producing advisories for decision-makers. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in project delivery and stakeholder management. This position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, fostering a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Civil Service Pension Scheme contributions

25-30 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Ability to understand complex technical issues and translate them into actionable insights.
• Experience leading and delivering projects on time while managing stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills tailored to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement policy interventions for the UK's semiconductor sector.
• Engage with experts and stakeholders to inform policy.
• Develop clear briefings for Ministers on relevant policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Job description

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Job Summary

Job SummaryThe Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) helps the UK grow through science. It speeds up innovation, investment and productivity, whilst ensuring new and existing technologies are safe to use. It also builds… and businesses in semiconductor and related technological fields to inform and implement UK policy. Build relationships across government: Maintain strong relationships with key departments and bodies and support DSIT interests in key discussions. Advice and briefings: Develop clear, concise advice and briefings for Ministers and senior officials on relevant policy. Leadership: Act as a visible leader within the team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, and championing high standards of delivery and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan: Design and implement policy interventions to boost the UK's semiconductor sector through targeted action for innovation support. External engagement: Engage with experts, academia, in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

Security and Vetting

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service, Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

Behaviours

• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Essential Criteria

Ability to understand and analyse complex technical or policy issues, and to translate them into actionable insights or policy recommendations. Ability to lead and deliver projects, managing timelines and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Good organisation skills, with experience of working at pace and balancing different priorities to deliver high-quality outputs to deadlines. Ability to work with a range of different stakeholders, both internal and external and maintain positive working relationships.

Desirable Criteria

Interest or experience in the semiconductor sector, in R&D and/or other areas of technology policy. Interest or experience in developing innovation policy. Experience building and developing successful collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Salary and Benefits

Alongside your salary of £40,415, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology contributes £11,708 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:

• A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
• Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
• Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.

Locations

• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Darlington
• Edinburgh
• London
• Salford