290780 Head of Campaign Policy (2023)

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task summary

We are seeking an experienced policy professional to jointly lead the campaign policy team in the Elections Directorate's Leveling Up, Housing and Communities department. The position holder will collectively oversee a policy portfolio that includes high-profile and complex regulatory issues such as political finance, digital political campaigns, and the role and powers of the Electoral Commission.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority and other underrepresented groups as we continually work to improve our ability to represent the places and communities we support through our work.

job description

The Electoral Directorate is a hospitable and inclusive team. We are responsible for a challenging and dynamic political landscape that is always in the public eye when it comes to electoral politics and legislation. This includes how elections are held, who can vote, and how elections and campaigning are governed.

As part of the Directorate, the Campaign Policy Team directs policies and laws related to campaigning (the campaigning practices conducted by political parties, candidates and other campaigners), the role and work of the Electoral Commission (the independent electoral regulator), and the regulation of political finances (the Expenditure and funding of political parties and others). The successful candidate will share responsibility for these issues with a fellow G7 team leader, help lead a high-performing policy development team and bring substantial expertise in a complex and technical area of ​​law.

The incumbent will play a key role in delivering on the government's election-related priorities. This includes developing a team of subject matter experts who can quickly provide ministers with high-quality advice. Due to the controversial nature of the policy area, it is often the subject of parliamentary and media attention. The position requires the incumbent to work collaboratively with Number 10 and other departments, the Electoral Commission, as well as the broader electoral community and external stakeholders such as political parties and civil society groups. The incumbent will work with legal counsel to draft secondary legislation implementing portions of the 2022 Election Act and key elements of the Election Integrity Program.

The incumbent's responsibilities will initially include policy related to the Electoral Commission (including issuing a new strategy and policy statement for the commission) and digital political campaigns (including implementing the new "digital printing" requirement). .
The job holder will jointly lead a team of up to nine full-time positions and supervise two SEOs directly on site.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a technical policy area and will show an interest in working in a fast-moving and high-profile policy area. Candidates also have knowledge of how parliament works, how laws are passed and the role of regulators. Experience in electoral politics, digital supervisory politics or in close cooperation with a superior is desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate that they are an effective leader and people manager, able to develop colleagues and support teams in difficult times.

responsibilities

• Joint leadership of a team of experienced policy experts capable of providing Ministers with high quality advice and communicating complex issues clearly. Help the team work fast and help create an open, supportive and inclusive environment.
• Be initially responsible for a political portfolio, including issues related to the Electoral Commission and digital political campaigns.
• Support the provision of secondary legislation related to the implementation of Electoral Law 2022 and related to other government legislative priorities. To this end, you will work closely with legal colleagues and broader political colleagues.
• Act as a contact for ministerial and parliamentary interests in the election campaign. This includes ministerial briefings (oral and written), preparing parliamentary debates and questions, responding to relevant reports and ministerial correspondence.
• Monitoring and informing media coverage and research related to election campaigns. Quick advice on current events.
• Play a key role in developing longer-term considerations for campaign regulation.
• Work together across governments to collaborate and provide support where there is campaigning related to equality – for example, the Online Safety Act and the National Security Act.
• Maintain relationships with our key stakeholders in the DLUHC and other government departments. Work closely with external bodies such as the Electoral Commission and the party parliamentary body to ensure we maintain a productive working relationship with stakeholders.

person specification

Necessary

• Experience working in a technical and fast-moving policy area.
• Experience working in primary or secondary law.
• Experience working closely with ministers.
• Experience in leading a team.

Desirable

• Experience with regulatory policy or working closely with a regulator.

behaviors

During the selection process, we assess you for these behaviors:

• see the big picture

• Make effective decisions

• Delivery on time

Advantages

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• An environment with flexible working opportunities

• A culture that promotes inclusion and diversity

• Acivil service pensionwith an average employer contribution of 27%

things you should know

Details on the selection process

This position is filledSuccess Profiles (opens in a new window)and will review your behavior and experiences.

We are here for everyone

At DLUHC, we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in our workforce. We promote equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, harassment and victimization.

We strongly encourage applicants to contact the job manager for more information on this position.

We are here for everyone

DLUHC aims to recruit a diverse workforce at all levels.

Our application system is designed to remove as much bias as possible from the hiring system - this means a hiring manager won't know your name and details, won't be able to see your entire application at once (or won't have your resume to hand when they're reviewed ). level unless otherwise noted).

Your answers will be randomized and split. This means that each reviewer looks at a set of responses to questions, such as all candidates' responses to "See the Big Picture," rather than seeing a candidate's entire application. The science behind this is that there can be order and fatigue effects associated with recruitment and we want to reduce these as much as possible.

Most of our campaigns use multiple reviewers, so each of your responses may be viewed by different reviewers.

When writing your application, remember:

• The examiner will not read your answers in order.

• Don't assume that the same reviewers have read all of your answers.

• If you talk about something in your first answer, make sure you write the second answer as if you didn't write the first (and so on!)

With us we will judge

Experience (Lead Criteria) – To what extent does your experience make you a good fit for the job based on the responsibilities and significant experiences in the job description?

Behavior 1 – See the big picture

Behavior 2 - Make effective decisions

Behavior 3 – Deliver quickly

There is a limit of 250 words per question.

In the event that we receive a large number of applications, we can carry out an initial filtering based on the main behaviors listed in the ad. Candidates who pass the first selection can proceed to a full selection or straight to the assessment/interview

The interview has a mixed character and consists of the following elements of the success profile:

Behave

Performance

The strength-based questions require natural answers from the candidates.

Throughout the campaign, we test the following success profile elements:

Behavior: (see the big picture, make effective decisions, deliver quickly)

Experience: (Yes)

Strengths: (Yes)

We will not honor resume requests sent directly to our recruitment mailbox. You must apply for this position via the application link under “Public Service Jobs”.

Please note that applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria for this campaign may be offered lower near miss offers.

7th grade salary

• Salary for this position is £54,632 (London) or £49,697 (National).

• Acting officers are subject to standard transfer and promotion policies, which are non-negotiable.

ADVANTAGES:

Transfers to public service after October 4, 2018:
Every change from another employer to DLUHC means that you no longer have access to childcare vouchers. This also applies to moves between ministries. You may be eligible for other government programs, including tax-free child care. Determine your eligibilityhttps://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Please see the attached candidate pack for more information on the benefits available to DLUHC employees.

GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION:

• London

• Bristol

• Cambridge

• Leiden

• Wolverhampton

• Darlington*

Depending on business needs, candidates may have the opportunity to work flexibly. This will be discussed with the job manager on a case by case basis if you are successful for the job.

*Please note: The Darlington Economic Campus (DEC) is a pioneering new intergovernmental hub that brings together people from government departments and public organizations to take an active role in the major economic issues of the day. The work of the campus will make a real difference to people in the UK and around the world. Extensive career opportunities and exciting prospects await you - a career on campus means you work at the heart of government and have access to the benefits and fantastic opportunities that government offers. This role is based on DLUHC and we are supported on campus by:

• HM Treasury

• Department of International Trade

• Department of Corporate, Energy and Industrial Strategy

• Bureau of National Statistics

• Ministry of Education

For more information on the DEC, see the attached DEC candidate pack.

SIFT AND INTERVIEW DATES:

Screening is scheduled for W/C 6/5/23, interview dates to be confirmed. All discussions are currently taking place remotely via video call.

RESERVATION LIST:

In the event that we find more suitable candidates than there are currently vacancies, we will keep the applicant's details on a reserve list for a period of 6 months. After that, further appointments can be made. These can be lower ranked roles. Applicants placed on a reserve list will be notified. As CTC checks can take a long time, our HR Shared Services team will contact candidates on the London reserve list to initiate CTC checks. Candidates who do not wish to remain on the reserve list should contact recruitment@levellingup.gov.uk to be removed from the reserve list.

CTC (Counter Terrorism):

Important NOTE

Successful candidates for positions at our 2 Marsham Street building must meet security requirements before they can be hired. The required level of security is an anti-terrorist check and the process can take up to 8 weeks.

Please note that successful candidates must pass CTC security checks. To do this you must have lived in the UK for the past three years. For more information on Counter-Terrorism Clearance (CTC), see the DLUHC Security Clearance Notices section of our Candidate Pack. Thank you very much.

Applicants should also note that effective August 1, 2018, the Department will also screen all successful interview applicants against the Cabinet Office's internal fraud database (IFD). According to the government's internal fraud policy, any applicant listed in the IFD will be rejected by DLUHC. More information on the internal fraud database can be found in the candidate pack.

Information about the candidate package

Please see the attached candidate pack for more information.

Before you begin your application, it is very important to ensure that you are eligible to apply and meet the citizenship requirements for civil servants. All candidates are expected to read the information in the DLUHC Candidate Pack regarding nationality requirements and rules

Internal fraud database

The internal fraud function of the Fraud, Errors, Debt and Subsidies Division in the Cabinet Office processes data on officials who have been fired or would have been fired had they not resigned for internal fraud charges. Concerned government organizations provide the Cabinet Office with details of officials who have been fired or would have been fired had they not resigned for internal fraud. In such cases, the civil servants are subsequently prohibited from further employment with the state for a period of 5 years. The cabinet then processes this data and sends a limited data set back to DLUHC as the participating government organisation. DLUHC then conducts pre-employment reviews to uncover instances where known scammers are attempting to reapply for government positions. This protects the policy and prevents internal fraud from reoccurring.

For more information, seeInternal fraud register

You will only receive feedback if you attend an interview or an assessment.

Security

Successful applicants must undergo a criminal record check.

Persons working with government assets must complyCore Personnel Safety Standard (opens in new window)The control.

Citizenship requirements

This position is open to the following groups:

• British subjects

• Commonwealth nationals who are eligible to work in the UK

• Republic of Ireland nationals

• Citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland with an established or already established status or who apply for either status before the deadlineEuropean Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)

• relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals employed by the government

• Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have acquired the right to work in the public sector

• certain family members of the EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals concerned

Learn more about citizenship requirements (opens in a new window)

Working in the country office

The national government welcomes diversity and promotes equal opportunities. For this reason, we have a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) in place for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum eligibility criteria.

The Rijksdienst also offers an interview program for civil servants who are at risk of being made redundant and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised position.

application and further information

This post is part ofGreat Employer for Veterans (opens in a new window)Initiative.

Once this position is closed, the position will no longer be available. You may wish to keep a copy for your records.

Contact person for applicants

Contact person for vacancies:

• Name: James Hairsnape

• E-Mail: james.hairsnape@levellingup.gov.uk

recruitment team

• E-Mail:recruitment@communities.gov.uk