Details Reference number 350196 Salary £52,320 - £58,920 A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% GBP Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Fixed term Length of employment Up to 31/03/2025 Type of role Operational Delivery Policy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1EP : Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8FT : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE4 5SP : Didcot, South East England, OX11 0QR About the job Job summary The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and provides technical advice on the governments space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the governments vision. Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanitys horizons. We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country. Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development. We also promote the UK space sectors interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes. We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency. More information about the Agency is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency To discover more please watch this film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vZbZZ-o0IkVU Our Inclusive Environment We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions. We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive. We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. UK Space Agency offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the UK Space Agencys Launch Directorate for a highly motivated individual with skills and experience in leading policy and industry stakeholder engagement, strategy and design for future delivery of Government interventions within the Launch programme, likely to include leading communications and engagement for the procurement process and management of contracts with industry, and engagement with key Government stakeholders involved in facilitating UK launches. The post holder will work closely with the policy team in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, with other teams in the Launch Programme, across the Agency and with UK Launch Industry stakeholders to support the delivery of the National Space Strategy goal for the UK to become the leading provider of small satellite launch in Europe by 2030. Through the development of Government interventions to support UK launches, launch technology and regulatory development, and advising policy officials at DSIT and their Ministers on the progress and benefits of the Launch programme. The post holder will need to develop strong working relationships across UKSA and within DSIT with analysts, finance and commercial colleagues, as well as with industry stakeholders The postholder will lead on programme policy and decision-maker engagement, developing a strategy to support successful delivery of the Launch programme to develop UK Launch Capability, and securing support and approvals for further funding and interventions through effective communications and engagement. Responsibilities will involve presenting on UK Launch and Launch programme delivery progress to Government and industry stakeholders, developing future delivery options, to compiling briefings and external communications products. The postholder will also work directly with the Head of Phase 2 Development, the lead analysts for the Launch Programme, and Project Management Office colleagues and other UK Space Agency colleagues to develop, design and secure Government support for interventions to support the UK Launch market, and to develop business cases for those interventions. Key responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Programme Managers and Programme Director to help set strategic direction for the Launch programme including strategies to achieve successful approval and implementation of programme business cases and programme intervention design (expected to include a procurement process for launch contracts); Engagement with Departmental policy leads, technical, commercial and legal advisers, UKSA senior management and key industry stakeholders to design and prepare for implementation of UK Launch interventions; Work collaboratively with the Launch Phase 2 and Project Management Office teams, including analysts, commercial and finance advisers and the Business Case Manager, to update and progress the Launch Phase 2 Business Case(s) through cross-Government approvals and prepare for implementation, responding to questions and feedback from the DSIT policy team and industry stakeholders; Content production for timely and quality briefings, programme reporting and external stakeholder communications for the Launch Programme on an ad-hoc basis; Maintain existing, and help develop new, partnerships and links across UKSA programmes and DSIT to inform, develop and promote the future of the Launch Programme as part of the National Space Strategy; and represent the Launch Programme in management and stakeholder meetings. Person specification Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills to present complex information clearly and persuasively. Ability to develop strategy, bring structure to programme activities, and develop plans for implementing strategy and policy. Ability to engage and influence a wide variety of stakeholders effectively, including delivering difficult messages (e.g. funding and timing constraints on Government support for UK launch) at times. Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and interpret programme reporting information, prioritising your work and that of others. Line management experience and leadership skills to support, develop and motivate a team, ensuring effective delivery and a positive working culture. Desirable Experience of working with other government departments, particularly on policy and business case development and implementation. A good understanding of the UK and international space sector. Travel Some travel will be required, including outside normal working hours, e.g. to UK spaceport and satellite testing and manufacture locations. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Seeing the Big Picture Benefits Alongside your salary of £52,320, UK Space Agency contributes £14,126 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. UKSA offers a competitive mix of benefits including: A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours. Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30. An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. Access to a range of retail, travel, and lifestyle employee discounts. A generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave package. This job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station which is based on business assessment of where the work is best done) and working from home, or elsewhere, as a personal choice (if the role is suitable for this). If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. UK Space Agency is undergoing a transformation programme which may impact your role, line manager and/or location in the future. We will share more details with you as they become known. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and behaviour statements. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to outline your reasons for applying and your suitability for this role. Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored. The Sift will be assessed on Behaviours and Personal Statement. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behaviour Leadership. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The Interview will be assessed on Behaviours Sift and interview dates Expected timeline subject to change Sift dates: from 7th May 2024 Interview dates: w/c 20th May 2024 Interview Location: MS Teams. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. Further information This post is advertised as a Fixed Term/Loan contract for a period up to 31st March 2025 Civil Servants: Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs).Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return. UK Space Agency Employees: You must seek approval from your substantive manager before applying for any non-permanent vacancy, this includes applying for a new post during an existing temporary posting. Please note that if applying for a temporary post within UK Space Agency or elsewhere on promotion, successful appointment will not automatically result in a permanent promotion - you will revert to your current substantive grade at the end of the Fixed Term or Loan period (unless funding has been approved to make the post permanent). Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via uksarecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out. Any move to UK Space Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ A reserve list will be held for a period of 9 months from which further appointments can be made. Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland/ on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment.Checkscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Infodisclosurescotland.co.uk Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 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) (opens in a new window) 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