The Strategy Unit sits in the centre of DCMS as part of the Corporate Strategy Directorate. We are a friendly and high performing team of around 30 people working closely with seniors, private office and expert teams across DCMS.
We support the strategic direction of DCMS through:
- Developing DCMS’s long-term fiscal strategy, responding to funding opportunities and ensuring the Secretary of State’s priorities for spending and tax are effectively articulated to HM Treasury and No 10 - this is where the advertised role sits.
- Developing and progressing the Secretary of State’s strategy and priorities.
- Developing DCMS’s strategy for place and communities, ensuring joined up departmental thinking that aligns with the wider government agenda.
- Understanding long-term trends, future risks and opportunities.
Our broad team remit means there is plenty of opportunity to get involved in many different aspects of the department’s work.
We are looking for a self‑motivated individual with experience in strategy development for this exciting role which will shape the future direction of DCMS.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare for and deliver fiscal events, including the work programme for the upcoming Spending Review.
- Lead various strategic initiatives to improve the financial sustainability of DCMS, its public bodies and its sectors, identifying opportunities for reform, revenue raising and innovative funding.
- Communicate with and influence seniors, ministers and other government departments, through written advice and presentations, to build support for DCMS spending, tax and reform proposals.
- Collaborate and build strong relationships internally including with DCMS Strategic Finance, Analytical and Policy colleagues.
- Monitor national economic and social trends, ensuring that DCMS fiscal policy remains relevant and proactive in addressing future needs.
- Act as a strategic partner for policy teams, providing advice on HM Treasury engagement and helping shape the strategic aspect of business cases.
- Where required, support the wider team as priorities emerge.
Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience. Desirable skills will only be used in the event of tied candidates.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to proactively identify opportunities and risks and propose solutions.
- Effective communication skills, with experience providing strategic written advice and presentations to senior decision‑makers.
- Able to see the bigger picture, including understanding the fiscal and macro‑economic environment and embedding this in strategy development.
- Ability to design, drive and manage a complex strategic programme at pace, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes and responding to emerging priorities.
- Effective working together behaviours, able to collaborate with and motivate a range of colleagues and bring internal and external stakeholders along with you.
- Experience of working on fiscal or financial policy and/or Spending Review processes.
- Comfortable incorporating financial information and data into strategic advice.
Behaviours
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Senior Strategy Adviser - Fiscal Strategy employer: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is an exceptional employer that values creativity and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the UK's cultural landscape. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, you'll have opportunities to grow your skills while working alongside passionate professionals in the heart of the creative industries. Enjoy a supportive culture that encourages diversity and fosters important relationships within the office, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport Recruitment Team
