COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY

Director, Investigations and Intelligence Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester Salary: £97,923 - £116,307 pa Hours: Part time 20hrs / Flexible working Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) The CMA is seeking an outstanding professional to join us in a unique, part-time role within our enforcement function on a fixed-term basis About the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) The CMA works to ensure markets function well for consumers, businesses and the UK economy. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging. Amongst other responsibilities, we investigate markets, enforce competition and consumer law, and provide advice and information to both businesses and consumers. We are fully committed to being a flexible, respectful and inclusive employer. It is a priority to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups. What you will do As the Director of Intelligence and Investigations, you will act as authorising officer and advise on the CMA's use of powers under Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 ('RIPA') to support the CMA's competition and consumer enforcement functions. The role will involve actively engaging with other law enforcement and intelligence agencies and acting as a Single Point of Contact for criminal intelligence related matters. You will play a leading role in cartels intelligence matters, including having budgetary responsibility for the intelligence work of the Competition Enforcement Department, and to deliver exceptional, timely and high-quality outcomes. Working closely with another Director, you will have a role in developing, leading and managing staff working on cartels intelligence cases and in the Investigations and Intelligence team. This role is available on a 20 hour per week contract, on a fixed term basis of 12 months, and can be based in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester. What you will need We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record in the delivery and ongoing management of RIPA Authorities across a range of products to include CHIS, DSA and CHIS Criminal Conduct Authorities. Your ability to communicate effectively and influence senior stakeholders will be key, as will your experience of leading teams in a multidisciplinary environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. You will be experienced in managing 'Information Assets' and delivering of policy in relation to the retention, storage and destruction (within a set policy) of such assets, particularly RIPA products and will have a proven track record and in leading the delivery of intelligence-led investigations and the use of investigation powers in a complex criminal and regulatory environment What we can offer you In return the CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work - an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee assistance programme and flexible working options. To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button. Closing date for applications: 21 July :55 Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

About Us The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK's principal competition and consumer protection authority that drives market outcomes that benefit people, businesses and the UK economy. Our work is high profile, continually evolving and intellectually stimulating with a regular presence in national media and of interest around the world. We are facing far-reaching changes in our external operating environment and equally material changes to our own responsibilities and functions. This is particularly true for our Consumer Protection work as the Digital Markets Competition and Consumers Act 2024 gives us significant new powers to directly enforce consumer protection law. These new powers give us a refreshed mandate for consumer protection. The opportunity to stand up for consumers more effectively than ever before. Your Role As Senior Director, you will have responsibility for leading the delivery of the CMA's Consumer Protection pipeline and portfolio, overseeing multiple cases as well as our programmes of guidance, business engagement and stakeholder management. You'll ensure our consumer protection and markets regimes are delivered to a clear vision, in a collaborative and inclusive working culture. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams of lawyers, economists and tech specialists to deliver high impact outcomes benefiting UK consumers and the economy as well as being a visible and empowering leader to staff. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy and first enforcement cases under the DMCCA, setting the precedents for how enforcement in this area will develop going forward and responding to the challenges inherent in establishing a new and effective model of consumer enforcement. About You You will bring to the role exceptional knowledge and experience in applying and enforcing consumer protection laws. It's essential that you have a strong understanding of market study and market investigation processes within the UK's statutory framework. We expect you to demonstrate a measurable track record of taking strategic decisions, managing risks proactively and operating collegiately within complex governance arrangements. A highly credible individual, you have the ability to move between strategic thinking and technical detail. Your communication and influencing skills will equip you to manage complex, high-level stakeholder relationships. The Benefits Your benefits package will include a competitive contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave, plus opportunities for flexible and hybrid working. The package also includes access to season ticket and bicycle loans. The Civil Service is committed to becoming the most inclusive employer in the UK and we want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us. In return for your dedication, you will enjoy our commitment to your career and development. Closing date: 10 July 2025.

Are you passionate about data and technology? Do want to use your skills to make a positive impact on the UK economy and society? Join the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and play a key role at the forefront of investigating and understanding firms' sociotechnical systems to protect consumers and competition. About the CMA We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging. It's a fascinating time to be at the heart of competition and consumer protection as our lives become increasingly digital and society grapples with the unique power of large technology firms. The role You will join the CMA's Data, Technology and Insights unit and work with a team from a range of backgrounds, from public policy professionals, lawyers and economists to web developers, data scientists and experts in machine learning. The team is united by our keen interest in technology, its implications for markets and consumers and how regulators should act to amplify benefits and mitigate risks. Your work with the Data, Technology and Insights team will shape how the CMA thinks about the regulation of digital markets and data-driven companies. The remit of the team is varied, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide portfolio of work. This might include: Working on cases and projects with a data or technology focus, such as the CMA's investigation into Google's Privacy Sandbox proposals Building capability to understand the impacts of AI and algorithmic systems Horizon scanning emerging technologies and trends Identifying emerging competition and consumer issues in data and technology markets You will deliver significant contributions to cases with a data or technology focus across critical business areas for the CMA and will need to deliver verbal and written communications on these issues to non-technical colleagues, including writing reports for internal and external publication. What you will need You will have significant knowledge of one or more areas of technologies. These might be specific technologies (e.g. AI / ML, cloud, search, privacy enhancing technologies) or you might have expertise in other areas, such as web development, app development, cybersecurity, etc. You will also need an active and demonstrable interest in technology and digital markets in one or more of the following areas: competition policy, consumer protection, or regulation of technology markets. Significant experience in researching, synthesising, and communicating complex information about technical subjects is equally important. What we can offer you The CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work - an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so while also having considerable flexibility when it comes to how and when you work. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme. To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button. Closing date for applications: 3 rd March 2025 Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can use your analysis skills and project management experience to make a positive impact on the UK economy and society? Join the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and play a key role within the Project Management Office providing analysis and insights to support the CMA's work. About the CMA We help people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. Our work is wide ranging, ambitious and often new and challenging. The role This is an exciting time to join the CMA, and specifically the Project Management Office. The CMA's role is growing, and the organisation is transforming how it prioritises and manages its expanding and increasingly high-profile portfolio of work to become more strategic and efficient. You will play an important role in delivering this transformation, helping coordinate the CMA's portfolio of casework to ensure it delivers against strategic goals. You will assist in preparing and delivering reporting to the CMA's senior management team and Board, regarding the CMA's casework portfolio, workforce planning and resourcing alignment. To do this, you will analyse time recording and other data to build a strong understanding of the organisation's current and future resourcing position, working closely with colleagues across the CMA's corporate functions such as those in Human Resources - particularly workforce planning, Senior Directors and other members of the wider strategy function. You will also help maintain a database of the major projects within the CMA's casework portfolio, including key milestones, keeping this up to date through regular discussions with senior leaders. As part of the wider Strategy Team, this role also provides a great opportunity to contribute to the development of the CMA's strategic planning, and other strategic priorities. What you will need Strong analytical skills and experience of processing and analysing data in an accurate and efficient manner using tools and systems including MS Excel is essential. In addition to this, you will need project management skills and experience, as well as experience of working with, and influencing, colleagues at all levels and delivering and managing multiple tasks and deliverables within the required timeframe. Creative data visualisation and the ability to use data to tell a story is equally important. What we can offer you The CMA is a hugely diverse, rewarding and stimulating place to work - an opportunity to work for the public good and to stretch and develop yourself in doing so while also having considerable flexibility when it comes to how and when you work. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%, at least 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme. To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button. Closing date for applications: 23:55pm 12 th February 2024. Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

An exciting opportunity to join us at the start-up of a brand-new function of national importance. We are seeking Senior Project Officers to apply their strong analytical, research and collaborative working skills to support the development of the newly created Subsidy Advice Unit including helping to build digital capacity and managing and developing staff. The Subsidy Advice Unit In June 2021 the Government announced its intention to establish a Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) within the CMA. The proposed role of the SAU is set out in the Subsidy Control Bill, which is currently being considered by Parliament. The SAU's role will form part of the new domestic regime for subsidy control, which has replaced EU State aid rules post-EU exit. The SAU will provide expert and impartial advice to public authorities on referral of complex and high-value subsidies and will monitor and report on the effective operation of the UK subsidy control regime. This newly created unit presents a range of exciting career opportunities. The development of SAU advice and reports will require multi-disciplinary teams of legal, economic, analytical, and policy experts to work together. In addition, setting up and running the SAU will require project management, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support skills. SAU roles not only offer excellent career development but also an exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a high-profile new function within the CMA. The role Initially, Senior Project Officers will contribute to the development of this new exciting unit, spanning a range of policy, analytical, communications, and other operational readiness work. This will include taking a lead on knowledge management, staff management and contributing to digital capacity and will ensure that the SAU is fully equipped to deliver high quality advice and reporting projects from launch. Once the SAU has been launched, Senior Project Officers will work across a range of subsidy advice and reporting projects, including through monitoring the landscape and providing stakeholder insight. You will build and analyse an evidence-base to ensure reports and advice are accurate and well-reasoned and ensure drafted documents are clear and persuasive, recognising the often-exacting standards of scrutiny by external parties. While these roles are based in the SAU, successful candidates may sometimes be required to work in other areas for example the Office for the Internal Market, markets, mergers, regulatory appeals, and enforcement. Over time, there may be opportunities to move to other areas of the CMA on a more permanent basis. Senior Project Officer roles are available in all of the CMA's offices (London, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh) and applications are welcomed from candidates seeking to be based in any of these offices. What we are looking for Candidates are likely to come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including policy, generalist project support, local government, and regulatory bodies, bringing with them proven research, analytical and organisational skills. Your experience will include achieving outcomes by working collaboratively with others, including through working as part of a team and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to communicate effectively, including summarising research finding to senior managers is essential. A willingness to acquire, at speed, a detailed knowledge of the subsidy control framework and of unfamiliar markets and policy areas is equally important. Benefits The CMA prides itself on being a great place to work and strives to ensure that staff have the opportunity to grow and expand their skills portfolio. As well as being a hugely rewarding, diverse and stimulating place to work, you will have an opportunity to work for the public good whilst stretching and developing yourself in doing so. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, including 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee well-being programme and favourable consideration of flexible working. To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button. Closing date for applications: 11:55 pm on Monday 13 th December 2021. During the Covid-19 pandemic period, our staff at the CMA have been required to work from home to continue delivering our objectives. From October 2021 onwards, the CMA, like many other organisations, will move to a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. Our staff work flexibly spending time at both home and their office location. The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

An exciting opportunity to join us at the start-up of a brand-new function of national importance. We are seeking Project Officers to apply their strong analytical, research and organisational skills to support the development of the newly created Subsidy Advice Unit and to contribute to ongoing projects. The Subsidy Advice Unit In June 2021 the Government announced its intention to establish a Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) within the CMA. The proposed role of the SAU is set out in the Subsidy Control Bill, which is currently being considered by Parliament. The SAU's role will form part of the new domestic regime for subsidy control, which has replaced EU State aid rules post-Brexit. The SAU will provide expert and impartial advice to public authorities on referral of complex and high-value subsidies and will monitor and report on the effective operation of the UK subsidy control regime. This newly created unit presents a range of exciting career opportunities. The development of SAU advice and reports will require multi-disciplinary teams of legal, economic, analytical, and policy experts to work together. In addition, setting up and running the SAU will require project management, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and administrative support skills. SAU roles not only offer excellent career development but also an exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a high-profile new function within the CMA. The role Initially, Project Officers will contribute to the development of this new exciting unit, spanning a range of policy, analytical, communications, and other operational readiness work. This will ensure that the SAU is fully equipped to deliver high quality advice and reporting projects from launch. Once the SAU has been launched, Project Officers will work across a range of subsidy advice and reporting projects, providing administrative and organisational support, undertaking research, presenting findings and preparing high quality written material in support of the SAU's project work. While these roles are based in the SAU, successful candidates may sometimes be asked to work in other areas of the CMA including the Office for the Internal Market, markets, mergers, regulatory appeals, and enforcement. Over time, there may be opportunities to move to other areas of the CMA on a more permanent basis. Project Officer roles are available in all of the CMA's offices (London, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh) and applications are welcomed from candidates seeking to be based in any of these offices. What we are looking for Candidates are likely to come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, bringing with them proven research, analytical and organisational skills. This could include policy, legal, regulation and generalist project support roles in UK and Devolved governments. The ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences is essential, as is the ability to stay focussed and deliver successful outcomes through periods of change. A willingness to acquire, at speed, a detailed knowledge of the subsidy control framework and of unfamiliar markets and policy areas is equally important. Benefits The CMA prides itself on being a great place to work and strives to ensure that staff have the opportunity to grow and expand their skills portfolio. As well as being a hugely rewarding, diverse and stimulating place to work, you will have an opportunity to work for the public good. We offer generous benefits, including an excellent pension scheme, including 25 days leave (increasing to 30 over five years), and generous maternity/paternity leave provision. You can also take advantage of interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, our employee well-being programme and favourable consideration of flexible working. To find out more about this opportunity and about working for the CMA, please click on the APPLY button. Closing date for applications: 11:55 pm on Monday 13 th December 2021. During the Covid-19 pandemic period, our staff at the CMA have been required to work from home to continue delivering our objectives. From October 2021 onwards, the CMA, like many other organisations, will move to a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. Our staff work flexibly spending time at both home and their office location. The CMA are an accredited Disability Confident Employer, and we are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.