Head of Counter Disinformation Operational Policy and Compliance
- Recruiter
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
- Location
-
London
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Jan 2023
- Closes
- 11 Feb 2023
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Marketing / Business Development
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Key responsibilities:
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential requirements:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. Were committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Application process:
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 09:00 on Friday 10th February 2023 via the CS Jobs portal:
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: .
The interview:
The interview process will assess behaviours, strengths and potentially include a presentation. The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DCMSfrom another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.
In order to request an adjustment, please:
Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one.
Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert.
Interviews
In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach.
Location
This role can be based in London, Manchester, Darlington or Belfast.The hub locations are displayed on the job advert. Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet – successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document .
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre–employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government
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- Lead on the operational policy for the Counter Disinformation Unit (CDU), ensuring the team are acting in compliance with relevant legislation.
- Operationalise the legislation by developing and implementing an internal compliance policy and associated internal processes.
- Responsible for delivery of all CDU–related Freedom of Information requests, input into Subject Access Requests and transparency requirements.
- Ensure that processes and considerations are in place to support the team operating to high ethical standards.
- Lead the compliance requirements of the CDUs Counter Disinformation Data Platform.
- Work closely with DCMS legal advisors and data protection experts on all cross–cutting work.
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential requirements:
- Experience working with and advising on data protection and relevant privacy legislation or investigatory legislation.
- Track record in developing processes and ways of working.
- Excellent communication skills, such as a proven ability to communicate technical and complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible way.
- Stakeholder management skills to build strong relationships, comfortable with managing conflicting opinions and priorities and delivering through others.
- Experience of working on disinformation, national security or related policy area or complex / contested policy areas is beneficial but not essential.
- Knowledge and experience of creating and working with ethical frameworks.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. Were committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working – DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home.
- 26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service.
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- 3 days of paid volunteering leave.
- Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave.
- Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year.
- Occupational sick pay.
- Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks.
- Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work.
- Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Application process:
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than 09:00 on Friday 10th February 2023 via the CS Jobs portal:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities, achievements, and reference to the essential requirements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
- A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with: .
The interview:
The interview process will assess behaviours, strengths and potentially include a presentation. The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to DCMSfrom another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.
In order to request an adjustment, please:
Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one.
Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert.
Interviews
In most cases interviews will take place remotely via Google Meet video call. However please refer to the Candidate Information Pack to confirm the interview approach.
Location
This role can be based in London, Manchester, Darlington or Belfast.The hub locations are displayed on the job advert. Not all hub locations have confirmed office space yet – successful applicants will be expected to work remotely until this becomes available.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document .
If you choose to join on a loan basis, prior agreement to be released on loan must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre–employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government
. click apply for full job details
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