Public Policy Manager

Salary: £22.8 – £23.4 per hour

Public Policy Manager

12 Month FTC

Salary: Competitive

Team Overview

Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, postal services, telecoms, and wireless communications services. We have recently taken on the regulation of video-sharing platforms, and we are preparing for a broader role protecting people from online harms under the Government’s proposed online harms regime.

Protecting consumers is at the heart of what we do. Our culture is clear, we live by our values: Empowerment, Excellence, Collaboration and Agility. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future.

The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom. We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others.

Purpose of the Role

The Ofcom Scotland Team represents Ofcom in Scotland and Scotland in Ofcom. The role is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience of working in a public policy environment. You will help lead and shape the work of the team in relation to Ofcom’s responsibilities across telecoms, consumer and post, directly managing important relationships with senior government, parliamentary and industry stakeholders in Scotland. You will work collaboratively with colleagues throughout Ofcom to shape, deliver and present our work effectively in Scotland. You will ideally have experience of working in or closely with government, understand how to shape and communicate policy and be accomplished at building strong collaborative relationships quickly.

The team embraces flexible working, We welcome applications from job sharers and part-time workers. This is a 12 month contract which could be extended to 23 months

Key responsibilities

Overseeing and co-ordinating relationships with high profile stakeholders and organisations in Scotland to ensure Ofcom’s UK-wide responsibilities and objectives on telecoms, consumer and postal issues are fully understood.
Directly managing key stakeholder relationships in Scotland, leading engagement, and shaping our relationships with industry, consumer groups and MSPs.
Ensuring Ofcom teams understand attitudes within the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and among other stakeholder groups so that the interests of Scottish citizens and consumers are adequately reflected in our policy making and regulatory decisions.
Co-ordinate work on a wide range of cross-cutting policy issues as necessary, working closely with expert colleagues across Ofcom, helping develop thinking as required and appropriate.
Provide direction and shape policy on regulatory issues in Scotland, taking responsibility for high profile publications, including the Connected Nations Scotland Report.
Contribute to Ofcom’s governance by working with the Board Member for Scotland and providing support to the Advisory Committee for Scotland (and Scotland member of the Communications Consumer Panel), preparing papers, attending, and presenting as required.
Collaborate with Ofcom’s Public Policy, Communications, Wales, and Northern Ireland teams to ensure a consistent approach to political engagement across the UK.
Prepare briefing papers and attend high-level meetings with members of the Ofcom senior management team and key politicians (and other stakeholders) as and when required, using knowledge of the wider political landscape in Scotland to help shape the agenda and manage Ofcom’s reputation.Skills, Knowledge and experience

You’ll demonstrate knowledge of the Scottish political and constitutional landscape, including the ability to navigate sensitive political relationships between the Scottish and UK Governments and the scrutiny processes of the Scottish Parliament.
You’ll have experience of or a willingness to learn about Westminster and Whitehall to ensure that UK Government’s objectives are understood in a devolved context (and the impact on Ofcom’s work).
You’ll have a well-developed understanding of the range and breadth of Ofcom’s regulatory responsibilities, particularly telecommunications, consumer and postal issues.
You’ll show excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to represent and persuade senior colleagues within the organisation.

As an equal opportunities employer, should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

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