Logistics Sector Manager
Department for Business and Trade
Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 19th September 2024
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Job summary
The Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Directorate is recruiting a Logistics Sector Manager to support the development of our work in this recently created team. As a new team, this is an exciting time, getting to know the component parts of the sector and, working closely with industry and relevant other parts of Government, determining where we can best add value. We are a small team and you will have the opportunity to get involved in many different areas from account management to international trade to briefing Ministers and more besides!
The UK logistics sector plays a critical role as an enabler of economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods and optimising supply chains for businesses. It is a broad sector that will give the job holder the opportunity to cover a number of key themes of interest to the government – decarbonisation, skills and the labour market, infrastructure planning and technology developments.
The job holder will have the opportunity to further develop key skills in relationship management, strategic thinking and communication whilst leading a sector of significant importance to the UK economy.
We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, enjoys working collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders and is comfortable working with others to develop solutions to support the growth of the sector. In return, we are a friendly and supportive team, with a strong emphasis on high performance and wellbeing.
Job description
You will:
- Develop a clear understanding of the Logistics sector including strengths and weaknesses, contribution to economic growth, how it will achieve net zero ambitions, skills and workforce issues etc.
- Build and maintain relationships with strategically important logistics companies to understand their priorities, challenges and drivers for future investment and growth.
- Develop an understanding of capability in the UK-based supply chain to assess strengths and weaknesses for export and investment potential.
- Build a strong relationship with the main sector trade bodies and engage regularly with other industry stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively across Department for Business and Trade (DBT) HQ teams who have an interest in the sector to understand cross-cutting issues that impact the logistics system, such as airports, rail, maritime, automotive, skills, planning, and supply chain resilience.
- Work collaboratively across government departments, bringing business intelligence to the table to influence policy development and support to achieve growth in the sector.
- Lead on drafting briefings and correspondence (including parliamentary) to support the relationship between industry, Ministers and government officials.
- Develop an understanding, and create materials in support, of UK investment opportunities to support regional development, with input from DBT investment and regional colleagues.
- Work with investment colleagues to support the delivery of strategically important logistics projects.
- Have the potential to take on management responsibilities.
- Play an active role in developing team culture in the immediate team and in the wider directorate.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience of working with or in an infrastructure sector.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
Personal Attributes & Skills
We’re looking for someone with the ability to work on their own initiative, has strong interpersonal skills and who is able to lead and collaborate effectively to deliver. It is essential that you have:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks; to work across boundaries with good judgement.
- Resilience and empathy as you work as part of a team working closely with others across DBT, Whitehall and internationally – sometimes at pace and under pressure.
- Ability to build and foster close and trusted relationships with numerous stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels, and to a range of audiences.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to seek out and exploit opportunities to deliver.
- An inclusive and supportive leadership style that makes people feel valued, motivated and empowered to do and give their best.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
Benefits
- 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 average employer contribution of 27%
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
- A Personal Statement of up to 500 words, explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria.
It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date, though this is subject to change.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
- A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
- Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments.
- The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
- New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
- 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. Any applicant who has 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.
- Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
- Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
- This role may be considered as a secondment opportunity. Please reach out to the hiring manager listed at the bottom of this advert to discuss.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service / Disclosure Scotland / Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances 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-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.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 Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Wendy Richards
- Email : wendy.richards@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints
