Job Description

Details

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Reference number

420964

Salary

96,282 - 100,884
We're an independent public body so joining us from the CS means your pension transfers but not any other length of service benefit (mat/annual leave). Previous service will be included in any exit calculation, subject to prevailing CS rules.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford Filton Abbey Wood

About the job

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Job summary

Head of Regulatory Function


Bristol


96,282 - 100,884


Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension


The OfS is the independent regulator for higher education in England. Our aim is to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We do so by regulating the higher education providers on our register to make sure they are delivering high quality courses and positive outcomes for their students; where they are not, we take action.


The higher education sector in England is complex and diverse and the OfS's approach to regulation recognises this. Our new strategy signals a shift from an organisation in a start-up phase to an established regulator that understands its regulatory tools and how best to use them to shape incentives across the sector we regulate. We work to ensure that students in England enjoy higher education provision that is high quality; that their access to opportunity, success and progression is not limited by background, location or characteristics; and that providers are well and sustainably led.

Job description

Person specification - essential criteria

Experience of significant evidence-based policy development and implementation. Demonstrable ability to develop, lead and provide strategic direction to a team of multi-disciplinary experts in a complex and ambiguous environment Demonstrable ability to quickly understand and interpret complex regulatory and/or legal frameworks to develop strategic and operational approaches Experience of working with, and commanding the confidence of, a diverse set of external stakeholders through complex and contentious issues Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering organisational change to processes, culture and delivery Demonstrable ability to reach and convey impartial, risk-based, reliable and legally-robust judgements on the basis of complex and imperfect information, and in novel and ambiguous circumstances Demonstrable intellectual credibility, analytical capability with the ability to think strategically and take a broad view of issues, events and activities and understand their likely impact or wider implications Demonstrable ability to develop quickly a comprehensive and sophisticated technical knowledge and understanding of the areas in which the OfS regulates individual providers

Desirable criteria


Experience in consumer protection policy would be desirable but not essential.


Application process:


To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a personal statement, setting out in no more than 1500 words how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Person specification

Person specification - essential criteria

Experience of significant evidence-based policy development and implementation. Demonstrable ability to develop, lead and provide strategic direction to a team of multi-disciplinary experts in a complex and ambiguous environment Demonstrable ability to quickly understand and interpret complex regulatory and/or legal frameworks to develop strategic and operational approaches Experience of working with, and commanding the confidence of, a diverse set of external stakeholders through complex and contentious issues Demonstrable experience of shaping and delivering organisational change to processes, culture and delivery Demonstrable ability to reach and convey impartial, risk-based, reliable and legally-robust judgements on the basis of complex and imperfect information, and in novel and ambiguous circumstances Demonstrable intellectual credibility, analytical capability with the ability to think strategically and take a broad view of issues, events and activities and understand their likely impact or wider implications Demonstrable ability to develop quickly a comprehensive and sophisticated technical knowledge and understanding of the areas in which the OfS regulates individual providers

Desirable criteria


Experience in consumer protection policy would be desirable but not essential.


Application process:


To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a personal statement, setting out in no more than 1500 words how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 96,282, Office for Students contributes 27,892 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

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Working for us



The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.



We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.



Flexibility is important to the OfS, as we recognise that it can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two days in a typical week.


To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working, for example job share and part time working, apply to this role.



In addition, our Total Reward Framework offers a range of benefits to suit your way of life. These include comprehensive learning and development, annual leave starting at 25 days' per year (plus public holidays), access to the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme and a variety of health benefits.



This is an exciting time to join a rapidly transforming organisation that works to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. To find more about the OfS and our work, visit Home - Office for Students


Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26 August at noon


Interviews: week commencing Monday 8 September




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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : RecruitmentTeam@officeforstudents.org.uk Telephone : 0117 931 7444
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Recruitment team

Email : RecruitmentTeam@officeforstudents.org.uk

Further information

Careers - Office for Students