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Background: The UK Space Agency:
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) 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?v=ZbZZ-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.
Job description
The Telecoms Team manages delivery of a major funding programme through the European Space Agency (ESA). The ARTES Programme (Advanced Research in Telecommunications) supports the development of new satellite technologies, products, and services, including in new and emerging markets. The programme covers all levels of technology development, from sub-components to whole satellite constellation systems, services and operations.
This role is to manage new and legacy partnerships within the ESA Programme. These programmes include flagship UK investments into Low Earth Orbit constellations as well as lunar communications and in-orbit servicing.
The post holder will manage high-value funding competitions and the implementation of new partnerships, working with a diverse range of applicants who must demonstrate a compelling business case and value for money for the UK taxpayer.
The post holder will support the UK delegation at the relevant ESA programme board and will be expected to represent the UK at international meetings, conferences and other events.
The role holder will:
- Manage the UK contribution to the ESA ARTES programme on new, and legacy, partnerships.
- Support the UK delegation to the relevant ESA programme boards.
- With a focus on large funding applications you will manage applications from industry for funding to the ESA programme; including engaging with industry to promote the programme and new funding calls, reviewing applications, and presenting findings to senior leaders.
- Design and manage the implementation of a new monitoring and evaluation process on new and existing programmes and projects, to support future UK decision-making.
Person specification
No prior technical knowledge is required.
Essential criteria
- Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex information for senior leaders.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to summarise, interpret and present analysis in a compelling way to senior government officials and industry partners.
- Experience of managing multiple and competing activities at scale, including monitoring finance and deliverables, and recording and managing sensitive information.
Desirable criteria
- Strong diplomatic skills, able to work closely with a range of different people.
- Ability to work at pace with industrial partners, able to challenge constructively.
- Experience of managing grant funding programmes, including funding application processes.
- Experience of international negotiations or policy making.
- Some understanding of the space or telecoms sector.
Travel within UK and Europe may be required including the need to attend some meetings/conferences at weekends and outside normal working hours.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£10,116 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
UK Space Agency 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.
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Selection process details
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. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
The CV is for information and will not be scored.
The Sift will be assessed on Behaviours.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour Seeing the Big Picture. 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
Sift dates: from 23rd November 2023
Interview dates: w/c 11th December 2023
Interview location: London.
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information
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.grs@cabinetoffice.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.
The UK Space Agency will not be able fund any travel or subsistence for candidates.
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 12 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 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.Checks@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Henny Sands
- Email : henny.sands@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : uksarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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