Deputy Chapter Lead - London, United Kingdom - Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade
Department for Business and Trade
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £39,384 - £46,715
  • National: £39,384£43,169 London: £43,007 £46,715
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • Trade Policy Implementation & Negotiation (TPIN)
    Type of role:
  • International Trade
  • Policy
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:


The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) sits at the heart of the United Kingdom's economic future and is designing, negotiating and implementing our future trade policy.

The department's officials have a rare opportunity to develop and deliver the UK's independent trade policy, shaping the future of UK trade around the world.


We are searching for a talented person to support negotiations for the Core Text portfolio and play a central role in our negotiations with partner countries.

The Deputy Chapter Lead role will take part in international negotiations with counterparts, developing detailed policy positions and strategies to achieve UK objectives.

Cross-Whitehall engagement on legal text and policy positions will also be a large part of the role, along with advising senior officials and ministers on negotiating positions.


The Core Text team is a high performing and supportive team that champions flexible working and values the benefits of diversity and inclusion.


We prioritise the learning and development of our team, with a focus on personal development of the whole team, as well as ensuring we are as knowledgeable and well-equipped as possible to fulfil our roles in negotiating the UK's independent trade agreements.


Job description:


Responsibilities will include:

Undertaking detailed trade policy development of Legal & Institutional provisions in FTAs e.g. Initial Provisions, Exceptions, Institutional Provisions.


Supporting the negotiation of Legal & Institutional provisions in DBT's ambitious negotiating programme, working with the Chapter Lead to deliver effective outcomes for the UK.

Overseeing policy development and advice on policy issues given to senior and ministers on trade issues. This will involve preparing treaty texts, briefings, and explanatory notes.

Quality assurance of proposed treaty text and negotiation parameters, delivering high quality products at pace.


Engaging with Whitehall departments to ensure coherence of policy positions, playing a leading role in cross Whitehall forums, including the Cross Cutting Issues in FTAs Cross Whitehall Working Group.


Close collaborative working with other members of the Core Text and Strategy team, policy leads across the directorate, legal advisers, and country-focused teams.

Working in close partnership with other members of the team to develop a high performing, inclusive, and resilient team.


Person specification:


Essential Criteria

  • Undertaken detailed evidencedbased policy development.
  • Delivered work in a fastpaced environment, where there are competing pressures which require rigorous prioritisation.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of international or domestic negotiations.
  • A good technical understanding of trade policy.

Personal Attributes & Skills


We are looking for somebody able to work across a wide range of distinct, complex policy areas, and to drive forwards policy development in an ambiguous and fast-changing environment.


The role holder should be open to exploring new and innovative ideas and approaches, and should take a collaborative approach to delivering outcomes.


Experience or knowledge of trade policy, international or global development work, business, or negotiation is desirable but in no way essential.

Training and development will be offered on this.


Some international travel is expected as a part of this role.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Making Effective Decisions

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £39,384, Department for Business and Trade contributes £10,633 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
  • Learning and development tailored to your role
  • An environment with flexible working options
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider i
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