90652 - Various Policy Roles

We are recruiting for various roles at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) level which could include working as a:

• Policy Advisor: Regional Growth


• Policy Advisor: Domestic Affairs and Trade


Additional posts may become available and therefore a reserve list will be held for 12 months from which further appointments may be made.

Purpose of the Role:

The post holder will play an integral role in working with key stakeholders throughout Whitehall delivering policy on reserved matters, whilst progressing the Secretary of State's priorities. You will be expected to build effective relationships across Whitehall to deliver the Regional Growth deals within Wales and the wider UK Government five core missions. You will need to work at pace to often challenging deadlines with an ability to draw together different sources of information and make sense of it for busy Ministers. You will need to be proficient in keeping abreast of the latest developments within Wales and throughout the rest of the UK.

Key Responsibilities could include:

You will be effective at briefing others, be well organised, and be able to deliver at pace. You will be capable of learning new policy areas quickly. You will have well-honed interpersonal skills to establish rapport with stakeholders quickly and have the confidence to provide challenge to colleagues where appropriate.


• Providing high quality advice and written briefing to the Secretary of State (SoS) or the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (PUSS) on matters relating to areas of Regional Growth Deals and Domestic Affairs and Trade.


• Replying to written correspondence from Parliamentarians, external groups, or members of the public, for example, and supporting the SoS/PUSS to prepare for Parliamentary engagements, such as Welsh Affairs Committee appearances and Welsh Orals sessions in the House of Commons.


• Working with other Government Departments across Whitehall and wider external stakeholders in Wales to ensure that Welsh interests are fully reflected in UK Government policy.


• Communicating and managing relationships with Local Authorities, Welsh Government, and other UK Government Departments across the Regional Growth Deals.


• Researching key information to support Ministers and Senior Officials.


• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams including Private Office and the Correspondence Team, working with them to effectively manage expectations and resolve issues where they arise to ensure consistent delivery.


• Line management responsibility.
  
  The Wales Office is the face of the UK Government in Wales and the voice of Wales in Westminster. We support the Secretary of State for Wales and the Ministerial team in representing Wales at the heart of Government. We work in partnership with other Government Departments and other stakeholders to deliver a stronger Wales within a strong United Kingdom.


This is an exciting time to be involved in policy within UK Government and the need for Whitehall departments to understand how to work with the devolved administrations in the context of legislative change has never been greater.

Our departmental values are Commitment, Collaboration and Quality. These shape how we operate in a challenging, demanding and fast paced environment which requires flexibility, transparency and professionalism.

The Office is based over two sites, with one base in Cardiff and another in London. As an accredited smarter working organisation, we offer considerable flexibility around 'the way we work.' We have great technology and an attractive employee benefits package which includes a commitment to investing in the learning & development of our staff.

About the team:

The team operates across a wide range of reserved and devolved policy areas, working to identify opportunities to benefit Wales within emerging UK Government policy and acting to identify issues and resolve misunderstandings. This influence-strong brief requires a flexible approach to engagement and an excellent understanding of the bigger picture.

The Regional Growth team oversees governance and assurance of the UK Government investment in Wales' four City and Regional Growth Deals currently in delivery - the Cardiff City Deal, the Swansea Bay City Deal, the Mid Wales Growth Deal, and the North Wales Growth Deal.

The Domestic Affairs and Trade team sits with the wider Policy team. It consists of a Grade 7, a Higher Executive Officer, and an Executive Officer. The Domestic Affairs and Trade team combines its work to progress longer-term, strategic objectives with an agile and responsive role in the department.

Team members will often be called upon to provide briefing for Ministers or senior officials and provide understanding and insight on the impact of current events on their policy areas.