Strategy and Policy Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Security function within DDTS is recruiting a Strategy and Policy Officer to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will support the wider strategy and policy team by developing and maintaining risk-based policies to help drive strategic transformation. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, both internal to Defra but also within the wider government organisations and industry bodies. You will identify current and potential future opportunities for improvement and ensure that the group security strategy is fit for purpose.
You will need to build an excellent understanding of the organisation and its strategic drivers, strategies, policies and challenges to ensure security strategies can meet changing business needs across the Defra Group and ensure Defra is able to deal with increasing security threats to UK Government.
Person specification
Responsibilities
- Work in collaboration with stakeholders both internal and external to Defra to review changing requirements and provide recommendations and guidance on security policy and strategy.
- Act as the Defra Security representative on cross government policy and strategy forums.
- Take ownership of projects that are relevant to the success of the Defra group strategy.
Skills and Experience
- Developing and implementing strategy, frameworks and operating models within a large organisations.
- Experience in government and/or a large and complex corporate environment.
- Highly organised, pays attention to detail and can prioritise tasks efficiently, managing time, activities and resources.
- Excellent people skills with an ability to work in a dispersed environment and build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders alike.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,317.00-£36,606.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tyne & Wear, NE4 7YH
Reference ID: 275376
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Strategy and Policy Officer roles across Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,317 - £36,606 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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