At a Glance Policy Delivery Skills - SCS

SCS Specialist - Policy Design

Ensure staff understands Parliamentary process and the roles of Ministers and civil servants; influence effectively, as appropriate, at EU level
Explain the delivery mechanisms for policies and how they fit with those elsewhere in the organisation and beyond
Propose realistic, innovative and evidence-based ways to deliver new objectives effectively and in line with RIA requirements
See delivery as an integrated part of policy development and ensure the team works effectively with all parts of the delivery chain
Lead the work to ensure policies, programmes and services stay on track and, where possible, constantly improve
Ensure that there is an effective relationship with delivery partners to monitor delivery

Steer the design of a range of policies taking account of legal environment, EU considerations and guidance on policy/regulatory appraisal
Confirm that advice, recommendations and actions within your area of responsibility take account of what is effective in delivering policy outcomes on the ground
Ensure that teams within your area of responsibility have the ability to create a range of policy options and know how to evaluate them, based on the evidence
Apply lessons learned from success and failure across different policy areas
Ensure that your team identifies and anticipates risks in devising policies and moving to delivery
Ensure the establishment of inter-disciplinare teams with appropriate mix of skills

Work with Ministers and their private offices to ensure policy meets their expectations
Facilitate relationships with a range of people across government, the wider public sector and the EU who will or may be affected by issues within your area and ensure effective engagement at EU level
Develop and encourage relationships between individuals, teams and business units inside the organisation and beyond, and know how and when to contribute to cross-cutting work
Set clear expectations of your team to proactively enage, support and develop relationships with partners/stakeholders
Build and use external networks and media to champion Departmental or Agency services and successes

Identify areas that need cross-cutting work and develop effective solutions
Demonstrate an awareness of other strategies being delivered in the sector and identify opportunities to work together
Identify the different strands of knowledge and expertise that need to be drawn on in addressing issues in your sector

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