Location

London

About the job

The UK’s transport system is used by most of the population every day, whether travelling to and from work, school, shops, hospitals, or just meeting friends and family. Nearly all journeys use the local roads network. The international freight industry ensures that there are food and goods in the shops, and prompt delivery of parts and raw materials. Most of the transport industry is in the private sector: much of it is subject to safety or economic regulation, often under international agreement; some of it – especially public transport – is subsidised by the taxpayer. Job description

You will lead the Department’s relationship with the owners and operators of UK airports. You will be responsible for developing and implementing all policy relating to UK airport and airfield infrastructure. This includes issues such as growth, noise, competition and surface access to airports.

You will be responsible for supporting the timely, affordable and financeable delivery of expansion at Heathrow Airport, in line with the strict environmental requirements set out in the Airports National Policy Statement. This includes defending legal challenges, managing complex interdependencies and working with stakeholders including Heathrow Airport Limited, CAA, airlines, communities and local authorities.

You will lead the Department’s relationship with NATS. This includes delivery of airspace modernisation, providing leadership for this complex programme alongside CAA and NATS.

You will need to work closely with the Director, Aviation, Security and International across the shared aviation agenda and support the Department’s response to any security or operational incidents in the aviation sector.
 

Responsibilities

Whilst we have no preconceptions as to what sectors or industries you will have worked in, it is important that through your CV and supporting statement you provide detailed evidence and examples of proven experience.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate achievement against the following essential criteria:

• Ability to lead a diverse team working on a broad and challenging programme.

• Excellent programme and project management skills.

• Excellent commercial skills and experience of working with industry.

• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries, and deliver results through others.

• Experience of supporting ministers on politically sensitive and complex issues.

Benefits

"Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.

This includes:
- a generous annual leave entitlement,
- attractive pension options,
- flexible working,
- good career development opportunities,
- a variety of career paths,
- inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance." Things you need to know Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting. Selection process details

To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process by no later than 23:59 on Wednesday 16 October 2019. You will be asked to submit the following:

1. Some basic, personal information;
2. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years;
3. A Statement of Suitability (max 1200 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification

As part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the particular characteristics, you will have the option to select 'prefer not to say'. The information you provide when submitting your application will help us monitor our progress towards the Civil Service becoming the most inclusive employer by 2020. See the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.

Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with us via: [email protected]

Reasonable adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Any move to Department for Transport will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

Please see attached Candidate information pack for further details.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact : Name :   Trish Marshall Email :   [email protected]   Recruitment team : Email :   [email protected]

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission