CMA1993 Assistant Director, Markets

ContentsLocationAbout the jobBenefitsThings you need to knowApply and further informationLocationBelfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, ManchesterAbout the jobJob summaryThe Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to assume a senior role as an Assistant Director of the Markets team.The CMA works to promote competition for the benefit of consumers, both within and outside of the UK. Our aim is to make markets work well for consumers, businesses and the economy. Our Markets team examines markets that do not appear to be working well. It uses a range of policy-based solutions to introduce positive changes in the interests of consumers. As an Assistant Director of Markets, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the team's cases and projects, working collaboratively with government departments, regulators, and various stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to shape policies, drive positive changes in markets, and ensure the best outcomes for consumers.Job descriptionWorking at the forefront of our Markets team, you will lead and support work on a range of issues relating to markets. This will include, identifying and developing proposals for new Markets work, assessing the impact of existing and proposed policies and regulations on markets and consumers, providing valuable insights and recommendations.You will also lead or support cross-cutting strategy projects to inform CMA policies and procedures, contributing to the overall direction and strategy of our Markets work. As an advocate for competition, you will have the opportunity to influence government policy, aiming to create a regulatory environment that promotes healthy competition.Person specificationFor the position of Assistant Director in our Markets team, we are looking for;Strong experience related to competition and markets, or economic regulation, or in a related policy field.Experience of leading and delivering successful projects (or work streams within projects), through working with multi-disciplinary teams and using sound analysis to take well-judged decisions.Strong analytical and policy skills; understanding of the policy-making process and how this affects markets and consumers.Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to draft a range of documents such as formal reports and more informal presentations, for a wide variety of audiences.Strong experience of working collaboratively and building influential relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:LeadershipMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingDelivering at PaceWorking TogetherSeeing the Big PictureTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to draft a range of documents such as formal reports and more informal presentations, for a wide variety of audiences.BenefitsAlongside your salary of 73,512, Competition & Markets Authority contributes
8,608 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.As well as the interesting and varied work you’ll do to contribute to effective competition in the UK, and to ensure consumers get a good deal when buying goods and services, you’ll also benefit from:An exceptionally generous pension scheme with a significant employer contribution and range of options, including a tax-free lump sum at the point of retirement and injury, ill-health and life assurance benefits25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteeringSeason ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye testsAccess to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free TastecardA range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at workAny move to the CMA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at .Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. We work at least 40% of our time from our office locations across the UK.If you’re already a civil servant being appointed on level transfer, you’ll retain your existing terms, including annual leave. If you are being promoted you’ll receive either a 10% pay increase or the new grade minimum, whichever is the greater. Applicants new to the civil service can be considered for appointment at a salary higher than the starting point indicated above, but not more than the advertised mid-point, depending on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We want a diverse workforce that reflects the consumers we serve. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, people with diverse gender identities and from people of different ages.We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, and people with diverse gender identities.We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.Our ValuesThe CMA delivers impactful outcomes for people, business and the UK economy.​ We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence.​ We treat everyone with Respect, and are Collaborative and Inclusive.​Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV & application review) and an interview. Arrangements for the interview will be enclosed in the invitation. Face to face interviews will be offered at your chosen office location. For those unable to attend a face to face interview, interviews may be conducted virtually by Microsoft Teams.An initial sift based on criteria 1, 2 and 3 (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification (listed below and in the attached role profile) will then be considered.Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the following selection criteria (as included on the role profile) in your application:Strong experience related to competition and markets, or economic regulation, or in a related policy field. (Lead Criteria)Experience of leading and delivering successful projects (or work streams within projects), through working with multi-disciplinary teams and using sound analysis to take well-judged decisions. (Lead Criteria)Strong analytical and policy skills; understanding of the policy-making process and how this affects markets and consumers. (Lead Criteria)Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to draft a range of documents such as formal reports and more informal presentations, for a wide variety of audiences.Strong experience of working collaboratively and building influential relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. The sift will take place 27th-30th June 2023.If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview. You will be notified via email to log-in to your Civil Service Account and book your interview slot. You will be sent an email with full details of your arrangements for interview.Interviews will begin week commencing 10th July 2023The first part of the interview will comprise of a presentation, details of which will be provided prior to interview. The second part of the interview will be a 45 minute -1 hour panel interview in which you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours, Technical skills and your Experience outlined in the role profile.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.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 requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Servicerelevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Servicecertain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationalsFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe 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.Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available.
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Salary73,512 - 79,408A
Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%GBPJob gradeGrade 6Contract typePermanentType of roleAnalytical CommercialInvestigation Operational DeliverySenior leadershipWorking patternFlexible working, Full-time, Part-timeNumber of jobs available1