JOB SUMMARY

At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DSIT International works across DSIT and HMG to connect UK science and technology interests and advance them through strategic bilateral and multilateral international engagement. Within DSIT International, the Five Eyes team is looking for a Priority Projects Advisor to support high-profile work with its international partners, namely the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
This is an exciting role responsible for supporting DSIT’s strategic engagement and you will play a vital role in supporting success across the team. Work in the Five Eyes team can be fast-paced and dynamic – you are likely to be surged onto different Five Eyes priorities to support shared delivery and team resilience. You will be managed by the policy lead for Canada and Australia, and with their support, you will also lead on the UK’s science and technology relationship with New Zealand. All aspects of the role will involve significant cross-DSIT and government working.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our work is varied, with scope for tailoring roles to suit strengths and development needs of the team. Examples of key responsibilities and projects include:

• Support high-profile Five Eyes projects, including frequent engagement and visits, driving coordination efforts and a high standard of delivery.
• Take on business support for the team, handling essential administrative and logistics requests to ensure continued delivery of other priorities.
• Lead on the UK’s science and technology relationship with New Zealand, acting as the key point of contact and subject expert for the relationship.
• Support drafting of briefings and advice to senior officials and Ministers.
• Build and maintain relationships with a broad range of important stakeholders, including other government departments and the overseas network, to aid the delivery of DSIT’s strategic engagement with Five Eyes countries.
• Play an active role in the team and Directorate, contributing to a diverse and inclusive culture that delivers excellence and prioritises kindness.