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Are you excited about the potential of tech, but concerned how it may affect society? Join us and shape how digital markets develop and make a real difference for people and businesses online.
About us
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is a world-leading government body, established to make sure competition works in peoples favour and businesses treat their customers fairly. We are expanding our presence in Manchester and the city will be an important hub for our growing Digital Markets Unit (DMU). The DMU will focus on some of the most important online markets used by consumers and businesses in the UK, including search, social media, app stores and online marketplaces.
It is an exciting time to join the CMAs Digital Markets Unit we are passionate about what we do and offer a supportive environment, with opportunities to be involved in a wide range of interesting work.
The role
This exciting opportunity places you at the forefront of promoting greater competition and innovation in vital digital markets, such as online search, social media, app stores, and online marketplaces, directly benefiting UK consumers and businesses.
In this role, you will craft policy, guidance, and frameworks for the new digital markets regime. Your work will be crucial in deepening understanding of key digital sectors, which is essential for determining ‘Strategic Market Status’ and shaping regulatory approaches. A significant part of this role involves collaboration. You will work alongside other regulators, both domestically and internationally, to strengthen cooperation and create a more effective, coherent regulatory landscape.
Your contributions will extend beyond policy and planning. You will actively participate in case and project work within digital markets, collaborating with colleagues across the CMA. This hands-on work will provide valuable insights that will inform the strategic direction of the Digital Markets Unit.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and performance. This position is pivotal not only in governance but also in driving innovation and leadership in one of the most dynamic sectors.
About you
Previous experience studying or working in a digital-related field may be helpful but is not essential. We are looking for people from a range of backgrounds, with transferable skills. This could include experience in one of the following fields: accountancy, advocacy, data analysis/science, economics, government, law, project management, regulation, research, teaching/academia, technology.
Essential for this role is a proven track record in thriving within multi-disciplinary team environments, demonstrating an exceptional ability to deliver tangible results under stringent deadlines. You should exhibit robust skills in fostering relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders across various professional spheres, showcasing an ability to navigate and synergize different perspectives.
What we can offer you
The CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, and our extensive flexible working options.
We actively promote mental and physical wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme, a varied programme of wellbeing initiatives and a network of mental health first aiders.
The Digital Markets Team (DMU) will host a drop-in session for prospective candidates interested in working for the CMA. Candidates are invited to join a virtual session where the team will explain the work of the DMU and you can hear from existing team members about their experiences. Recruiting managers will be on hand to ask any questions you may have about the vacancies in team.
We will run the session over Microsoft Teams from 17.30 on 18.30 on 15th January 2024, to register your interest please visit – Live Q&A Event: working in the CMAs Digital Markets Unit Tickets, Mon 15 Jan 2024 at 17:30 , Eventbrite
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Closing date for applications: 11:55pm on Monday 22 January 2024
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.
Job description
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The Principal Digital Markets Adviser, Digital Markets Unit will lead and contribute to the delivery of the CMAs work to prepare for and oversee a new pro-competition digital markets regime. The Digital Markets Unit has been established to promote greater competition and innovation in digital markets, to the benefit of consumers and citizens. Our work focuses on some of the most important digital markets used by consumers and business in the UK, like online search, social media, app stores and online marketplaces. The unit is currently operating in shadow form, pending legislation to establish it formally and provide it with new regulatory powers. This role will focus on leading and contributing to work to prepare for and implement this new regime, including building our evidence of digital markets, analysing potential harms and setting the rules to address them, horizon scanning, communications and engagement with key stakeholders. We are also actively building a new programme office within the unit, providing opportunities for project management as the team expands. We are looking for people with transferable skills and encourage applications from individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. You will be working as part of a team to establish a world-leading digital markets regime that supports competition and innovation, for the benefit of consumers. You will work flexibly within the Digital Markets Unit and either specialise in a single area or split your time across a number of projects, including providing support to digital projects led by other parts of the CMA. Responsibilities may include:
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Person specification
It is essential that you can provide evidence and examples for each of the following selection criteria in your application. If you do not meet the lead selection criteria in your application, the panel will not be required to score your application against the remaining essential criteria of the role.
Essential:
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver results, working to challenging timescales (lead criteria).
- Experience building relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, including those from other professional backgrounds (lead criteria).
- Demonstrable experience of developing recommendations, drawing on analysis of a wide range of information and identifying and communicating key risks.
- Proven experience in communicating effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a range of audiences, tailoring communications appropriately and securing buy-in to ideas.
Desirable:
- Experience in one or more of the following fields: digital markets, using data and technology, management and delivery, analytical, research, policy, government, regulatory, economics, or legal.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
£14,885 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As well as the interesting and varied work youll do to contribute to effective competition in the UK, and to ensure consumers get a good deal when buying goods and services, youll also benefit from:
- An exceptionally generous pension scheme with a significant employer contribution and range of options, including a tax-free lump sum at the point of retirement and injury, ill-health and life assurance benefits
- 25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the Kings birthday. In addition, youll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering
- Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests
- Access to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard
- A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work
Any move to the CMA 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 at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. We work at least 40% of our time from our office locations across the UK.
If youre already a civil servant being appointed on level transfer, youll retain your existing terms, including annual leave. If you are being promoted youll receive either a 10% pay increase or the new grade minimum, whichever is the greater. Applicants new to the civil service can be considered for appointment at a salary higher than the starting point indicated above, but not more than the advertised mid-point, depending on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We want a diverse workforce that reflects the consumers we serve. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, people with diverse gender identities and from people of different ages.
We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
Our Values
The CMA delivers impactful outcomes for people, business and the UK economy. We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence. We treat everyone with Respect, and are Collaborative and Inclusive.
Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.
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Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.
The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV & application review) and an interview. Arrangements for the interview will be enclosed in the invitation. Interviews will be conducted virtually.
An initial sift based on the lead criteria may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification (above, below and in the attached role profile) will then be considered.
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver results, working to challenging timescales (lead criteria).
- Experience building relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, including those from other professional backgrounds (lead criteria).
- Demonstrable experience of developing recommendations, drawing on analysis of a wide range of information and identifying and communicating key risks.
- Proven experience in communicating effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a range of audiences, tailoring communications appropriately and securing buy-in to ideas.
The sift will take place week commencing w/c 22 January 2024.
If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview. You will be notified via email to log-in to your Civil Service Account and book your interview slot. You will be sent an email with full details of your arrangements for interview.
Interviews will be held from w/c 19 February 2024
Successful candidates at the shortlisting stage will be invited to interview.
Candidates who are invited to interview will be asked to complete a written assessment in advance of the interview and present this to the Panel. Further information on the topic of the assessment and presentation will be provided alongside the invitation to interview. The second part of the interview will involve questions based on the Behaviours and Experience outlined in the role profile. In total, we expect the interview to last no longer than 1 hour.
Existing CMA staff can apply for this position and remain working from their current office location
Reasonable adjustments
We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process.
For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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- Email : recruitment@cma.gov.uk
- Telephone : 020 3738 6808
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