Policy Adviser – International
| Posting date: | 21 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M2 3AW |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75691571 |
Summary
The successful candidates will join the welcoming, collaborative and high-performing International Team. We are the central team which coordinates cross-cutting international work across the range of DCMS’s different policy areas, leading on cross-government soft power strategy and cross-DCMS international strategy, as well as specific policy areas including bilateral and multilateral cultural diplomacy, world heritage, trade and sanctions.
The International Team sits within the wider Media and International Directorate (MINT) which covers a broad range of work on sectors including TV, radio, press, and advertising; as well as having a key role leading the department’s international work.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive and respectful team environment, with ample opportunities to get involved in corporate work such as our social committee and staff networks.
Job descriptionThese roles represent a great opportunity for enthusiastic self-starters with strong stakeholder engagement skills, who are enthusiastic to build a career in international policy. The post holders will have the chance to work on fast-moving policy areas - including bilateral and multilateral engagement, international strategy development and soft power - building strong networks across DCMS, the FCDO and other government departments, and devolved governments. Tasks will include:
- Liaising with colleagues across government on DCMS policy issues;
- Working closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and external stakeholders such as the British Council, ensuring DCMS sectors, priorities and dependencies are reflected in their work;
- Coordinating briefings for senior stakeholders for a range of international engagements;
- Analysing relevant reports, recommendations and published research;
- Managing the International Team’s input into DCMS parliamentary processes;
- Planning and delivery of complex international activity, including logistics and diary management;
- Responding to correspondence, Freedom of Information requests, and related administrative support; and
- Contributing to business case development as needed.
*DCMS is currently in the process of scoping a soft power joint unit with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). One of these roles may be seconded into that unit, but will remain a DCMS staff member.
Person specificationThe ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential Requirements:
- Strong organisational aptitude and/or project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills written and oral with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to maintain a wide network of contacts, collaborate with and influence others.
- Effective decision making and ability to use a range of evidence and knowledge to provide accurate and expert advice to seniors.
- Ability to work proactively, at pace, and flexibly against a backdrop of competing priorities.
- A demonstrable interest in DCMS sectors and/or international policy.
Desirable skills:
- Experience of working on international policy.
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Guy Norton and will take place on:
- Wednesday 26 March, 11:00
The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form by 11:00 on Tuesday 25 March and you will be sent an invitation.
Please note that the session will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk
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