Directed Energy Weapons – Policy Officer
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,530 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | SW1A 2HB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 404260 |
Summary
You will support the DEW policy portfolio, leading on correspondence, (responding to PQs and briefs), and supporting policy development, communications, and international relationships. An excellent candidate will be passionate about building relationships, be a confident and clear communicator, and be proactive and passionate about delivering quality work at pace.
The policy branch of the team focuses on international partnerships, developing policies for DEW use, and exploring interventions to make the UK the best place to research, develop, and deliver DEW capabilities, from building skills via PhD programmes to identifying infrastructure investments such as testing facilities.
As the C2 (HEO) DEW Policy Officer, you will do the following (subject to change based on business need):
Lead on DEW correspondence, drafting responses and clearing answers with relevant teams and seniors.
Support and lead on specific areas of DEW policy, including hosting workshops, drafting proposals and building relationships with teams across MOD and government.
Support DEW international relationships, including leading specific partnerships. This will include building knowledge and relationships with nations, and identifying and delivering opportunities that benefit the programmes.
Support the development and delivery of DEW communications, including working with teams across Defence to produce external comms for a variety of audiences and facilitate events.
Support the wider DEW programme, including organising events, or producing resources or tools that benefit the programme.
The DEW team works closely with delivery partners in DE&S, Dstl, and industry, and there will be occasional need to travel (costs covered by team).
The policy branch of the team focuses on international partnerships, developing policies for DEW use, and exploring interventions to make the UK the best place to research, develop, and deliver DEW capabilities, from building skills via PhD programmes to identifying infrastructure investments such as testing facilities.
As the C2 (HEO) DEW Policy Officer, you will do the following (subject to change based on business need):
Lead on DEW correspondence, drafting responses and clearing answers with relevant teams and seniors.
Support and lead on specific areas of DEW policy, including hosting workshops, drafting proposals and building relationships with teams across MOD and government.
Support DEW international relationships, including leading specific partnerships. This will include building knowledge and relationships with nations, and identifying and delivering opportunities that benefit the programmes.
Support the development and delivery of DEW communications, including working with teams across Defence to produce external comms for a variety of audiences and facilitate events.
Support the wider DEW programme, including organising events, or producing resources or tools that benefit the programme.
The DEW team works closely with delivery partners in DE&S, Dstl, and industry, and there will be occasional need to travel (costs covered by team).