DCMS is responsible for 44 public bodies, delivering important public functions at arm's length from government. They include some of the UK's most high-profile cultural, media and sporting organisations, such as the V&A, Tate, the British Museum, the BBC, BFI, UK Sport and Sport England, as well as regulators and advisory bodies. The Appointments Team manages more than 450 appointments to the boards of these organisations. Public appointments are regulated and highly scrutinised, and the team works closely with Ministers, No.10, Cabinet Office, senior leaders and our public bodies to deliver fair and effective appointment processes. Our role is to attract and appoint talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, helping to ensure DCMS public bodies have strong boards that can deliver for people across the UK. We are seeking a proactive and highly motivated individual to lead high-profile public appointment campaigns for some of DCMS's most important public bodies. You will oversee complex campaigns, support colleagues and provide high-quality advice to Ministers, No.10 and senior stakeholders. You will also lead key areas of the team's wider work, including risk management, background checks and Parliamentary correspondence, while supporting continuous improvement across the team. This is a varied and interesting role, offering the opportunity to work across the breadth of the DCMS portfolio and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across DCMS, our public bodies and wider government. You will work on high-profile issues, often at pace, and play an important role in ensuring our public appointment processes are efficient, effective and able to withstand external scrutiny.,
- Lead high-profile and strategically important public appointment campaigns, ensuring they are delivered effectively and can withstand external scrutiny.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement across the Public Appointments Team, including the automation of routine tasks.
- Review and improve internal processes in line with Ministerial and Cabinet Office requirements.
- Lead the team's work on BPSS and due diligence checks, Parliamentary Questions and risk management.
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Public Appointments Advisor in Manchester employer: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
As a leading directorate within DCMS, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises personal development and collaboration. Working as a Policy and Project Manager for the EURO 2028 offers you the unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in the UK and Ireland, while benefiting from a supportive environment that encourages excellence and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact on communities and the sporting landscape, all while enjoying the advantages of working within a government framework dedicated to delivering high-profile projects.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport Recruitment Team
