About the job

Summary

About the role: Head of Digital Regulation Strategy

Are you looking for a role at the cutting edge of government policy? Are you fascinated by the opportunities and challenges brought by digital technologies? Do you want to shape the future of our economy and society in the digital age?

We are seeking to appoint the Head of Digital Regulation Strategy in the Digital Regulation team in DCMS’s Digital and Tech Policy Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team working on one of the most pressing questions of our time.

About the role: Head of Strategic Projects

We are seeking to appoint the Head of Strategic Projects in the Digital Regulation team in DCMS’s Digital and Tech Policy Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team working on some of the most pressing and cutting-edge questions of our time.

Your team will be responsible for delivering high priority projects which support the UK government to drive forward its world-leading, pro-innovation regulatory approach. You will draw on insights from academic, industry and government sources to provide advice on cross-cutting issues and wider trends across the digital landscape. For example, understanding the implications of blockchain to examining new and emerging types of digital consumer harm.

Job description

Head of Digital Regulation Strategy role:

Your team will be responsible for delivering high priority projects which support the UK government to drive forward its world-leading, pro-innovation regulatory approach. You will build virtual teams from across Whitehall to design innovative policy responses - working closely with external stakeholders and drawing on data science, behavioural science and service design or other.

You will establish strong links with horizon scanning bodies, industry, academics and wider civil society in order to capture the latest insights and trends across the digital landscape. You will oversee work with specialist analytical colleagues to commission new research and find new sources of rigorous evidence to underpin government's approach to digital regulation

You will use these insights to provide regular and timely advice to Ministers and seniors across Whitehall.

Responsibilities

Please refer to candidate information pack

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Working Together

Benefits

You’ll receive over 30% of your total compensation package in benefits:

Flexible working arrangements and Flexi-time

26.5 days annual leave on entry increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service.

Exceptional contributory pension scheme

5 days of paid leave for L&D

3 days of paid volunteering

Parental leave up to 9 months on FULL pay

Occupational sick pay

Brilliant and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, BAME, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Women’s Network.

Access to one of the world’s largest learning and development platforms

Masterclasses and talks through the DCMS Academy

Season ticket loan, Cycle to work scheme and much more!

SCS T&C’s will vary, please refer to the attached candidate information pack to find out more.