Devolution Policy Adviser

The Devolution Team plays a vital role within Policy Group, supporting DWP to manage its relationships with the devolved administrations to enable effective delivery of DWP policy.

This is a high profile, varied and diverse role providing advice and guidance for policy leads across DWP on how to work with the devolved administrations, and to giving a view on the political sensitivities which impact on social security, pensions and child maintenance. This enables and supports policy development to the benefit of the whole UK.

You will need to build and maintain close working relationships with a range of colleagues working for the devolved administrations, with the UKG’s territorial offices for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Office, OGDs and DWP policy officials across all teams. You will also be expected to take a proactive approach to intelligence gathering across the whole of the UK, to build your understanding of the policy and delivery landscape. This role would suit someone who takes an interest in the political landscape across the UK.

You will also take part in delivering our capability building programme across DWP, presenting awareness sessions to staff across the Department on a regular basis.

The high-profile nature of this role makes it ideal for someone looking to develop themselves in a unique area of work, it provides an excellent opportunity to build competence in a fast paced and business critical role. Previous experience in the legislative process, and an interest in a highly technical and detailed role would be advantageous.

There may also be opportunities to line manage within the role, and the role involves an element of matrix management.