Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis
The Insolvency Service
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Stratford-upon-Avon
Contract type: Part time
Birmingham, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Ipswich, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Stratford
Job Summary
The Insolvency Service is a Government Executive Agency at the forefront of supporting individuals and businesses facing financial difficulties. We play a vital role in ensuring fair markets and contribute significantly to the UK economy's health.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We actively support ten employee network groups, including LGBT+, FACES, Disability & Health, Mind Matters, Women's, The Shed, Carers, Part Time Workers, No Limits, and Grass Roots.
We offer flexible working arrangements including part-time roles, job shares, and hybrid working . We prioritise professional development, investing in our employees' growth through learning and development opportunities.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact and lead the teams helping to make sure the insolvency regime works for the UK. You'll join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
Job Description
The Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis provides strategic leadership covering a range of work and teams - agency strategy, agency analysis (statistics, management information and other economist/ analyst functions), policy activity within the agency as well as providing oversight regulation of the insolvency practitioner profession. Responsibilities include:
The Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis provides strategic leadership covering a range of work and teams - agency strategy, agency analysis (statistics, management information and other economist/ analyst functions), policy activity within the agency as well as providing oversight regulation of the insolvency practitioner profession. Responsibilities include:
Key Skills And Experience
To apply for this post please follow the instructions on the CS Jobs website by no later than 23:55pm on 03/3/25. As part of the application process you are asked to complete the following:
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a 750-word personal statement, CV and Behaviours. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Your personal statement should be no more than 750 words and should explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria and values in the person specification.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Behaviours: We will test your experience and Behaviours as part of the sift process, if successful you will be invited to an interview and presentation where we will test your Behaviours.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: (sift stage)
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
Job Summary
The Insolvency Service is a Government Executive Agency at the forefront of supporting individuals and businesses facing financial difficulties. We play a vital role in ensuring fair markets and contribute significantly to the UK economy's health.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We actively support ten employee network groups, including LGBT+, FACES, Disability & Health, Mind Matters, Women's, The Shed, Carers, Part Time Workers, No Limits, and Grass Roots.
We offer flexible working arrangements including part-time roles, job shares, and hybrid working . We prioritise professional development, investing in our employees' growth through learning and development opportunities.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact and lead the teams helping to make sure the insolvency regime works for the UK. You'll join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
Job Description
The Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis provides strategic leadership covering a range of work and teams - agency strategy, agency analysis (statistics, management information and other economist/ analyst functions), policy activity within the agency as well as providing oversight regulation of the insolvency practitioner profession. Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the successful delivery of the agency strategy and business plan by identifying and prioritising key deliverables.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Lead our analysis functions to ensure our strategies, plans, and targets are data-led. Ensure national insolvency statistics are produced, and that analytical and economic resources inform policy development and evaluation.
- Policy Development: Oversee the development of insolvency policy and legislation to support government and agency priorities.
- Regulatory Oversight: Manage the Insolvency Service’s regulatory oversight functions on behalf of the Secretary of State.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Ministers, the CEO, and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to deliver on government and agency priorities for the insolvency regime.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with the stakeholder community to understand their issues and ensure they are addressed in policy and regulatory changes.
- Executive Leadership: As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Executive Committee, take on leadership responsibilities alongside other executives across the Insolvency Service. Report directly to the Chief Executive.
- This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by.
The Director of Strategy, Policy and Analysis provides strategic leadership covering a range of work and teams - agency strategy, agency analysis (statistics, management information and other economist/ analyst functions), policy activity within the agency as well as providing oversight regulation of the insolvency practitioner profession. Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the successful delivery of the agency strategy and business plan by identifying and prioritising key deliverables.
- Data-Driven Analysis: Lead our analysis functions to ensure our strategies, plans, and targets are data-led. Ensure national insolvency statistics are produced, and that analytical and economic resources inform policy development and evaluation.
- Policy Development: Oversee the development of insolvency policy and legislation to support government and agency priorities.
- Regulatory Oversight: Manage the Insolvency Service’s regulatory oversight functions on behalf of the Secretary of State.
- Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with Ministers, the CEO, and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to deliver on government and agency priorities for the insolvency regime.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with the stakeholder community to understand their issues and ensure they are addressed in policy and regulatory changes.
- Executive Leadership: As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and Executive Committee, take on leadership responsibilities alongside other executives across the Insolvency Service. Report directly to the Chief Executive.
- This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by.
Key Skills And Experience
- Policy Expertise: Proven track record in policy formulation, development, and implementation.
- Leadership Excellence: Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to empower and motivate others in a dynamic environment. Possess an engaging and adaptable leadership style.
- Interpersonal Skills: Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Build excellent relationships with key stakeholders across organisational boundaries and demonstrate a collaborative approach to working.
- Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to present complex issues simply and effectively to a non-technical audience.
- Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex management information, statistics, and financial data.
- Navigational Skills: Confidently navigate Whitehall, drawing upon and establishing networks.
- Insolvency Knowledge: Knowledge of insolvency policy, law, and practice.
- Regulatory Insight: Understanding of insolvency regulation or similar professional regulation.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
To apply for this post please follow the instructions on the CS Jobs website by no later than 23:55pm on 03/3/25. As part of the application process you are asked to complete the following:
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a 750-word personal statement, CV and Behaviours. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Your personal statement should be no more than 750 words and should explain how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential criteria and values in the person specification.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Behaviours: We will test your experience and Behaviours as part of the sift process, if successful you will be invited to an interview and presentation where we will test your Behaviours.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: (sift stage)
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : SCS Recruitment
- Email : [email protected]
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