We are recruiting a dynamic Grade C Policy Assistant for the Prime Minister’s Points of Light team, which sits in the Civil Society and Youth directorate in DCMS. In this stretching role you will help to deliver an ambitious No.10 project which is meeting DCMS’ objectives to enrich lives by recognising the value of volunteering and encouraging greater community participation.

This is an outward-looking role, engaging with members of the public, charity CEOs, MPs, and senior officials across Whitehall. Being a good written and verbal communicator who is excited by the thought of engaging with Points of Light’s huge and diverse variety of winners and stakeholders is essential.  

This role would suit candidates who have an interest in civil society or a background in the voluntary, community, charity and social enterprise sector who would like to join a fast-paced government team. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with experience of presenting high-quality research, managing a varied workload and building excellent working relationships.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting submissions and briefing for the Prime Minister
• Undertaking research and analysis to find volunteers who are doing innovative and inspiring work across the UK
• Engaging with new and existing award winners, and supporting stakeholder engagement across Government and with civil society
• Identifying opportunities for award presentations with MPs and for media coverage
• Providing administrative and operational support for the programme
• Responding flexibly and at pace to competing and complex demands, and emerging priorities for Government

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of people, including senior Government officials and external stakeholders
• Strong demonstration of good decision-making and ability to work at pace
• Highly motivated self-starter with passion for research

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and/or experience of the voluntary sector

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

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home

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

• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

• Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice

• 3 days of paid volunteering leave

• Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave

• Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year

• Occupational sick pay

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice

• Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks

• Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work

• Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!
  
  

How to Apply

Follow the link below for more information on the position, and to begin your application:

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=cGFnZWNsYXNzPUpvYnMmcGFnZWFjdGlvbj12aWV3dmFjYnlqb2JsaXN0Jm93bmVydHlwZT1mYWlyJnVzZXJzZWFyY2hjb250ZXh0PTQzMTI0Nzk0JmpvYmxpc3Rfdmlld192YWM9MTg2NzEzOSZzZWFyY2hwYWdlPTEmc2VhcmNoc29ydD1zY29yZSZvd25lcj01MDcwMDAwJnJlcXNpZz0xNjg5NjgwMTY0LWI3MjFlNzMzYmFjOTVhODFkYjNlYzc5ZGI3YmQ2YjE4ZDU5MDBhMGQ=