Director, Advanced Manufacturing and Director, Industrial Strategy

We are looking for two exceptional individuals to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) as Directors, leading high-profile initiatives crucial to the UK economy.

Director, Industrial Strategy The UK's modern Industrial Strategy, published in June 2025, outlines a 10-year plan to boost business investment in eight growth-driving sectors. This strategy aims to make it easier for businesses to invest and provide long-term certainty for investment decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic direction and delivery of the Industrial Strategy and sector plans
• Representing the Industrial Strategy across government and collaborating with responsible teams
• Building partnerships with business, academia, and trade unions to address barriers to growth and investment
• Developing policy to support high-growth sectors in partnership with business and local leaders
• Overseeing the sponsorship of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC)
• Chairing the Industrial Strategy Programme Board

Director – Advanced Manufacturing This role focuses on advanced manufacturing, particularly in key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and batteries. The goal is to retain and grow manufacturing in the UK, attracting foreign direct investment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for the £4bn DRIVE35 programme
• Overseeing the delivery of the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan
• Ensuring productive relationships with key companies, trade bodies, and fora
• Leading work to attract or retain key foreign investors in the advanced manufacturing sector
• Influencing wider HM Government policy to benefit the advanced manufacturing sector

Person Specification

• Visible, inspiring, confident, and empowering leaders
• Personal credibility working with senior business leaders and ministers
• Ability to work collaboratively and challenge constructively
• Track record of leading high-performing teams in complex environments
• Experience in developing strategy and policy

Benefits

• Salary: £105,000 - £130,000 per year
• Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme with a 28.97% employer contribution
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse culture