Strategy Adviser, Energy Security Strategy Team
- Public sector
- 18/06/2024
- £33,635.00 - £39,955.00 /yearly
- Permanent
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Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.
Here at DESNZ we are securing the UKs long-term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation. We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK. The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.
Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful. Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn. As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.
We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is
found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
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The Energy Security and Resilience Directorate is a friendly environment with a clear purpose and collaborative way of working. We ensure the UK has a reliable and resilient supply of energy. We are recruiting a HEO to join the Energy Security Strategy Team. This team sits at the heart of ensuring security of energy supply in the short and longer-term and works across the department and with key external stakeholders to provide a whole system strategic perspective. A role in this team enables you to be at the forefront of shaping the nation's energy security strategy while monitoring and communicating the current picture to senior audiences. Supporting initiatives to identify, develop, and prioritise strategies and measures aimed at bolstering the security of our energy supply. Assessing and monitoring risks to energy security in collaboration with key partners, including National Energy System Operator, National Gas Transmission, Met Office, and Ofgem. Coordinating briefings for Ministers and senior officials. Coordinating responses to Ministerial correspondence, FOI requests, written and oral Parliamentary Questions |
Key responsibilities
Working across different priority areas and being flexible and adaptable
Analysing complex and varying sources of evidence and data to inform policy and delivery solutions.
Supporting the delivery of high quality and evidence-based advice, briefings and submissions for Ministers and senior officials to support decision making and policy delivery.
Maintaining relationships across the Department and wider Government, to develop expertise to support successful policy delivery.
Engaging stakeholders and securing agreement from others to achieve key policy outcomes
Translating priorities into policy delivery and focus on successful delivery of the outcomes.
Skills and experience
We would love to hear from you if you have:
Proven ability to perform consistently to tight timescales and are comfortable with working in dynamic environments with multiple priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex matters to different audiences.
And have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve progress on shared objectives, respecting difference and external experience.
Using an eye for detail, strong problem-solving or analytical skills, and the ability to grapple with complex policy issues from an evidence-driven perspective.
The successful applicant will be supported through an active learning and development culture, including through a directorate committee dedicated to L&D; access to training fitted to individuals experiences and interests; access to the DESNZ academy Energy Security and Net Zero Curriculum and roles which offer stretch and development on the job.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and a number of behavioural statements.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 250 words) to explain why you are interested in this role and why you would be a great addition to our team?
Please refer to any key relevant experience you have of:
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve progress on shared objectives, respecting difference and external experience.
Using an eye for detail, strong problem-solving or analytical skills, and the ability to grapple with complex policy issues from an evidence-driven perspective.
Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored.
Applications will be sifted on behavioural statements and personal statement.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behavioural statement - Delivering at Pace.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The interview will consist of behaviour and strength-based questions.
Interviewees will be asked to deliver a presentation; further details will be provided nearer the time.
Sift and interview dates
Expected Timeline subject to change
Sift dates: w/c 08/07/2024
Interview dates: w/c 29/07/2024
Interview Location: MS Teams.
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
We fully support adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants section.
We do not have an exhaustive list of adjustments that we support but just some examples include additional time to complete your application form, behaviour questions up to 72 hours prior to interview and having extra time at interview.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
DESNZ does not normally offer full home working (i.e. working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DESNZ cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
DESNZ holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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