Senior International Policy Officer

Location: The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).

We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement.

Salary: £41,985

Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share

Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Thursday 18th December 2025

Essential Criteria:

• Experience building trust with a wide range of the most senior stakeholders, while balancing rapidly changing priorities and agendas.
• Thinking strategically, able to monitor and make connections across an expansive range of issues, making decisive recommendations for senior stakeholders to make decisions.
• Experience identifying and developing key domestic and international relationships and networks to increase the profile of UK statistics internationally.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of the international statistical system, and how it supports UK priority agendas in a changing global environment.
• Evidence of inspiring and motivating others to be fully engaged in their work, helping to steer team members through changing external demands and internal priorities.
• Working adaptably and at pace to master briefs and deliver operational demands across a wide range of subjects to the highest standards.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and multiple conferencing platforms.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Stage 1 – Application

The assessment process at the application stage will be based on your work history, skills, experience, CV, and personal statement. It is important that your application is tailored to highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role.

If a personal statement is required at application stage, it will state the maximum word-count allowed, which should not be exceeded. Where it is a requirement to make a personal statement, you should provide evidence for each Essential Criteria listed in the person specification. As these criteria are scored, it is advisable to give clear examples for each one, including the impact of your actions, ideally utilising the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Applicants may utilise AI resources in their submissions; ensuring all information provided is factually accurate, truthful, and original, avoiding any form of plagiarism to maintain the authenticity and credibility of the application process.

Important - For Office for National Statistics (ONS) the requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying.

In return we offer you:

• ✔Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!
• ✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%
• ✔A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.
• ✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
• ✔Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice
• ✔Employee Assistance Programmes
• ✔Diversity Network Groups
• ✔Mental Health Allies
• ✔Civil Service Sports and Social club
• ✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays

For more information about this role, a full application pack, and to apply, please hit APPLY to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.