Policy Officer and Caseworker - The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,250 to £42,250 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 351177/1 |
Summary
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) is an independent committee. Its nine members advise government and former ministers on the application of the government’s Business Appointment Rules (the Rules), which apply to Crown servants and ministers when taking up a new appointment when they leave public service. Working in the team supporting the Committee will offer you the opportunity to work across government and the Civil Service to manage the risks associated with potential conflicts of interest between an individual’s time in office and their new external appointment.
ACOBA seeks individuals to work on casework and policy advice. These roles are focused on making high profile decisions to enhance the integrity of government, communicating effectively both internally and externally to a wide and varied audience. The successful candidates have the potential to make a significant impact by supporting senior stakeholders, including the ACOBA Chair and Committee Members, Permanent Secretaries and Ministers. The roles suit individuals who: are intellectually curious, able to work with discretion, possess sound judgement, and can critically assess information and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
You will be:
- managing a caseload of applications from departments, senior officials and former ministers;
- building relationships with a range of stakeholders across government and externally to gather information;
- analysing information from departments, applicants and other sources, using guidance, precedent and collaboration to develop appropriate recommendations on the application of the Rules, and supporting the Committee’s decision-making process;
- drafting advice and correspondence for senior stakeholders in collaboration with, and using feedback from, the wider team;
- drafting and editing publications on the ACOBA website;
- handling requests under the Freedom of Information Act, correspondence from Members of Parliament, and media inquiries - liaising with the Press Officer where required;
- supporting the Head of ACOBA and members of the Committee in wider policy discussions.