Parliamentary and Stakeholder Engagement Lead
Ofwat (Water Services Regulation Authority)
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 21st May 2024
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Job summary
We’re Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority – a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales.
As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, our role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment now and in the future. We also oversee the markets in the water sector to ensure they’re working for customers.
But for us, change is more than what happens on the outside – we’ve always pushed boundaries internally, too. From becoming the first Civil Service organisation to achieve ‘Smarter Working’ status, to gaining our prestigious ‘Smarter Working Maturity’ award, we’ve consistently demonstrated our commitment to embracing innovative ways of working. We know our people do their best work when given freedom over where, when, and how they work. Which is why we trust them to do exactly that.
You can find out more about why you should join Ofwat, our strategy, values and our framework for success in the attached Information for Candidates Pack.
Job description
Key deliverables:
- Manage a portfolio of parliamentary activity, including leading response to incoming
enquiries, developing proactive engagement plans, and engaging with select
committees and relevant APPGs. - Horizon scan and monitor parliamentary events in Westminster and Cardiff to identify
and manage issues and opportunities. - Actively contribute to wider stakeholder engagement planning and activities.
- Advise the Chair, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team on the development of
parliamentary and stakeholder engagement activities. - Develop engaging and innovative events, both virtual and in person, utilising and
experimenting with a broad range of facilitation techniques. - Coordinate and execute regular campaigns to build understanding and advocacy for our work.
- Monitor the effectiveness of parliamentary and stakeholder engagement activities.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will need the below essential attributes, experience, skills and knowledge:
Experience, skills and knowledge
- Lead Criterion: Experience in developing and delivering parliamentary and stakeholder engagement programmes.
- Understanding of parliamentary procedures and stakeholder best practice.
- Creative thinking and approach to problem solving and delivery in different contexts.
- Strong communication skills – verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely for a range of different channels and media.
- Demonstrable experience of leading innovation in communications.
- Understanding of the role of audience segmentation and targeting for communications.
Attributes
- You deliver outcomes.
- You build trust.
- You promote collaboration.
- You make relationships count.
Attributes as per Ofwat's Framework for Success for Senior Associate Band. You can read more about Attributes here.
Benefits
Why You Should Join Us:
We are forward-thinking, creative, innovative and ambitious. We actively encourage autonomy, collaboration and innovation and we have a unique culture fostered by trust, flexibility and respect.
With us, your work matters, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Ours s a culture of trust, flexibility, autonomy, collaboration, and innovation. We all want positive change for water customers, the environment, and the future of water.
You will also benefit from:
- Excellent employer pension contributions, for this role ranging from £10,695 to £14,485. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack.
- 27.5 days leave (25 days annual leave + 2.5 days privilege leave) increasing to max 32.5 days with each year of service), plus bank holidays
- Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail
outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. - Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
- Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.
- Up to 3 volunteering days per year.
- Generous shared parental leave and pay.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Regular development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Season ticket loan for home-to-office travel.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
How to apply
Apply through the Civil Service Jobs website where you’ll be asked to create an account and complete an application form (CV and personal statement). If you’re unable to make an electronic application, please contact recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk and we will support you in completing your application.
Please ensure you have submitted your application in full ahead of the deadline listed below. Unfortunately, we won't be able to consider late applications.
Selection timetable
- Closing date: 23:55 on Tuesday 21 May 2024
- Sifting: Week commencing 20 May 2024
- Interview date(s): Week commencing 3 June 2024
Assessment process
Sift Stage
At sift stage we assess your application against key essential skills, experience, and knowledge, listed in the professional requirements section above.
In your application, please state clearly how your skills, experience, and knowledge meet the essential criteria.
In the event of receiving a large number of applications, a pre-sift may take place on just the following lead criterion: Experience in developing and delivering parliamentary and stakeholder engagement programmes.
In your application (CV section and personal statement), please state clearly how your skills, experience, and knowledge meet the essential criteria, with examples if appropriate.
You may find the STAR method useful in structuring your personal statement.
Interview Stage
We will assess your Experience, Skills and Knowledge as well as Attributes (set out in the professional requirements section) at Interview Stage.
You can read more about Attributes in Ofwat’s Framework for Success.
As part of the interview process, we will require a short presentation. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates upon invitation to interview.
Please note that the interviews will be conducted via video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams or in the London office.
If you have any queries about any aspect of this role, selection process, or you require any reasonable adjustments please email recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk.
Please read the attached "Candidate Information Pack" for details on terms and conditions.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk
- Email : recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : recruitment@ofwat.gov.uk
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