Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 26th August, and therefore we advise getting your application in no later than midnight on Sunday 25th August.Please submit your CV along with a cover letter of no more than a page along with your application outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Please note, you are able to upload multiple documents at the point where you are asked for your CV.This position is a Fixed Term Contract until November 17th.About OfcomOfcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day. We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.Our culture is clear we live by our values: Empowerment; Excellence; Collaboration; Agility and Respect. These define how we work to deliver our purpose, now and in the future. The behaviours which support these values set the path for a fully inclusive and innovative culture at Ofcom.We focus not only on what we do, but how we do it. We pride ourselves on being an organisation of people who genuinely care about helping others.About the team you ll be part ofThe Strategy and Policy team plays a pivotal role in setting the Ofcom s strategic direction and ensuring it has a clear pathway to deliver against its key priorities. We are also at the forefront of providing the organisation with the strategic insight and analysis needed to anticipate future challenges and opportunities that exist within this rapidly evolving space. Our work takes a broad range of forms, but key responsibilities include:Thought leadership on emerging policy issues working collaboratively with other teams to decide Ofcom s position on new or cross-cutting consumer, public policy and competition issuesHorizon scanning and market/strategic insight understanding how the communications sector may develop in future to inform our wider policy programmeDelivering Ofcom s strategic priorities leading major projects that set the future direction of regulation in the sectorOfcom s corporate strategy working with senior management and the Board to set Ofcom s strategy, define its priorities and assess their deliveryWe have a clear focus upon supporting the development and wellbeing of all our colleagues. Our culture is underpinned by four important corporate values: excellence, agility, collaboration and empowerment.The purpose and scope of the roleWe are recruiting a highly skilled and knowledgeable Online Safety Tech and Trends Consultant to join our team. Our Online Safety Group operates in a fast-moving landscape, the ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analysing, and advising on the latest trends, risks and opportunities in the online safety sector (and related markets) over the next 5 years.This role involves horizon scanning, delivering high quality strategic analysis and leading engagement with external stakeholders. You will be expected to have a high degree of expertise and experience in strategic thinking and market analysis.Your Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic analysis and thought leadershipLead the monitoring and analysis of emerging trends, risks and opportunities impacting consumer behaviour/attitudes, business models and technological innovation over the next 5 years.Apply robust analytical approaches, including identifying the likelihood, risk and impact emerging trends pose to the market and consumers.Contribute proactively to debates about strategic and policy issues, providing thought leadership within the Strategy & Policy team and Online Safety Group.Project management and deliveryManage a strategic workstream, under the guidance of more senior colleagues, including taking ownership of key day to day responsibilities (e.g. timelines, internal and external stakeholders engagement).Take an active role in leading and maintaining dialogue with external stakeholders.Exercise good judgement in proactively managing and mitigating risks.Independently lead the delivery of a high-quality and detailed horizon scanning report for internal consumption and presenting the results to internal stakeholders.Design and lead a roundtable with stakeholders to develop Ofcom s understanding of stakeholder positions and market developments over the next 5 years.The skills, knowledge and experience you ll need for successYou should have a demonstrable ability to:Lead, with minimal supervision, horizon scanning conducting market and consumer analysis of new technologies and platforms in Online Safety sector.Experience of developing and delivering your own workplan, including decision making, prioritisation, taking ownership of progress against deadlines and production of deliverables.Experience building, leading and maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Analytical skills, including conducting research and analysis into complex issues to solve problems and find solutions.Interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in confidently presenting complex ideas to different audiences, including external stakeholders.Keen interest and/or practical knowledge of emerging online safety regulation in the UK and beyond and Ofcom s mission to create a safer life online for people in the UK.Drafting skills, with a focus on producing clear, concise documents for internal use or external publication.At Ofcom we prioritise inclusive and diverse recruitment in order to truly reflect the society we represent.Where positions are listed as full time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares and other flexible working options from day one of employment. We warmly welcome applications from candidate returning to work after a break for whatever reason.As a disability confident employer, we offer interviews to any disabled applicant who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about the scheme here.If you need information in an alternative format or have specific preferences, please contact our recruitment team at resourcing@ofcom.org.uk or call 0330 912 1378.











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