Senior Desk Officer, Uk Defence and Security Exports - London, United Kingdom - Department for International Trade

Department for International Trade
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3 weeks ago

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- £41,553 - £45,354
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  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DIT DGET: Ops and Planning
  • DEFEND
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
  • Project Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
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Job summary:

This is an exciting time to join the Department for International Trade (DIT).

Our aim is to promote British trade and investment across the world which is vital for the prosperity of the UK.

DIT brings together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment in markets across the world to help businesses succeed.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to the success of the UK's trade goals.

The Department is currently moving into the newly renovated Old Admiralty Building.

This Grade II listed building is a fantastic base from which to work, and host UK and international partners alike.

The level of investment demonstrates the value of the Department's work and it is a real privilege to call it home.

As part of our new ways of working, once the situation allows, colleagues should expect, on average, to be in OAB 2 days per week.

UK Defence and Security Exports (UK DSE) within DIT supports the defence, security, cyber and space sectors.

These are strategically important sectors that contribute significantly to our exports, national prosperity and inward investment, and are fundamental to the UK's national security and our wider diplomatic and economic interests around the world.

Customers in the defence sector are exclusively other Governments, so HMG support is a fundamental component of successful export campaigns.

Overseas customers often view procurement of UK equipment as part of a wider bilateral relationship - and the topic regularly occupies discussion time at the most senior bilateral meetings.

The requirement for a post Covid-19 economic injection, and the ongoing Integrated Review, make this the time to join this dynamic, cross-cutting strand of HMG's global engagement.


You would be joining the organisation as a Senior Desk Officer, reporting directly to the Assistant Head of one of the regional teams.

You would be working on markets with the 'Europe/Africa/Middle East/Central and South Asia' geographical area.

Working with Military and Security Advisers, the Whitehall defence and security community, UK industry and across our diplomatic networks, you will have a high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility to drive exports in your markets with significant long-term strategic importance to the UK.


This high-profile role offers a unique opportunity to simultaneously lead on strands of HMG's trade and prosperity, defence and security and diplomatic agendas; providing the role-holder with the opportunity to develop broad networks and skills for career growth in any of these areas.


Job description:


As the Senior Desk Officer, your role transcends three varied stakeholder groups: UK industry, UK Government colleagues in the UK and overseas, and customer Governments.


Your work falls into three parts:

  • You will lead and initiate work with the first two stakeholder groups to develop and execute defence and security export campaigns for your markets.
  • You'll build close networks on your markets to develop wider market entry/development strategies for UK PLC. You will need to think strategically and will regularly lead communication of complex advice in writing and orally.
  • You will represent UK DSE at exhibitions and trade missions, overseas and in the UK, and will support wider colleagues in these environments.
These three parts will give you the chance to demonstrate and develop a wide array of skills and experiences. You will prepare briefs and submissions for Ministers and senior officials, sometimes at short notice.

This includes developing plans for the strategic employment of Ministers and senior officials to influence, develop relationships and progress campaigns, as a high proportion of the markets in scope are priorities for the UK Government.

Strategic thinking is vital, as the role will provide you with an insight into UK industry and commercial processes, whilst requiring you to consider the defence and security export objectives in the context of HMG's wider security and foreign policy agenda.


Hybrid working
The role will be based in either London.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.


Informal hybrid working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.

Most DIT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on av
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