Job summary
The Media and International Analysis Team provides analytical support across a diverse portfolio covering radio, advertising, press, media mergers and international policy.
As a Grade 7 team leader, you will lead a small team and provide analytical leadership on some of the Department's most high-profile and fast-moving policy issues.
You will work closely with policy, legal and analytical colleagues from different professions to generate and apply evidence that informs decision-making.
Current priorities include supporting delivery of the Local Media Action Plan, assessing media markets and mergers, and providing evidence to support policy development across the Directorate's portfolio.
This role offers the opportunity to lead complex analytical projects, commission and manage research, and shape how evidence is used to address emerging policy challenges.
You will engage directly with senior decision-makers, influence policy development, and help ensure that government decisions are grounded in robust analysis.
It is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional looking to develop their leadership experience while working across a broad and varied policy portfolio.
Job description
As Head of Radio, Advertising and Press Analysis, you will lead a small analytical team and provide analytical leadership across a varied and high-profile portfolio.
You will shape analytical approaches, commission and manage research, support appraisal and evaluation activity, and provide evidence to inform policy development and decision-making.
You will work on some of the Directorate's most significant priorities, including delivery of the Local Media Action Plan, media mergers and wider media policy issues.
Working closely with policy, legal and analytical colleagues, you will have the opportunity to influence high-profile decisions while developing your leadership experience in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment.
Essential requirements
- Demonstrable experience of leading analytical projects and producing robust, quality-assured analysis or evidence that informs high-level decision-making or strategic planning.
- Ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly to a range of audiences, including senior decision-makers, and translate evidence into practical recommendations.
- Experience leading, coaching, or managing analytical professionals to build capability and ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs.
- Experience building collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners to understand user requirements and deliver evidence that guides decisions.
- Ability to balance competing priorities, exercise sound judgement under pressure, and deliver accurate, high-quality analysis to agreed deadlines.
Desirable skills
- Experience of economic appraisal, impact assessment or business case development.
- Knowledge of the media sector.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £56,582, Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £16,391 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here.
We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department.