Policy Adviser: International Trade and Government - London, United Kingdom - Department for Business and Trade

Department for Business and Trade
Department for Business and Trade
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2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £31,443 - £36,624
  • National £31,443 £33,097, London £35,008 £36,62
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DBT
  • Trade Negotiations: Trade Policy B
    Type of role:
  • International Trade
  • Policy
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
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Location

  • Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:

The Department for Business and Trade champions open and fair global trading that supports UK economic growth.

Our programme is continuing to expand in 2023, including negotiating and implementing trade agreements, the UK's representation at the World Trade Organisation and tackling overseas market barriers for UK businesses.

You will join the team responsible for our trade policy on government procurement.

Our team's objective is to create a trading system that supports UK businesses to fairly compete for public contract opportunities in overseas markets.


As a policy adviser, you will support and provide advice on the negotiation and implementation of government procurement chapters and market access schedules in our trade agreements and within the wider global trading system.


You will also take on responsibility for wider team functions and communication with key stakeholders such as other government departments, the devolved administrations and businesses.


You will also be expected to take on wider corporate responsibilities for the team and directorate, including capability building and the development of our culture.

Some travel between DBT's Darlington and London offices will be necessary for this role.


Job description:


  • Be part of a team negotiating or implementing the government procurement chapter in our trade agreement framework. You will work together with policy, legal and analytical leads.
  • Develop UK policy positions on government procurement in the context of the global trading system. This will involve pulling together and assessing the evidence base and factoring in wider international and public policy considerations.
  • Lead wider team functions and communication with key stakeholders such as other government departments, the devolved administrations and businesses.
  • Support the team's capability and development of our culture.
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 DBT employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average.

If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.


Person specification:


Essential Criteria

  • Ability to identify different evidence sources and perspectives and use these to inform advice and recommendations
  • Excellent organisation and planning skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Personal Attributes & Skills

Behaviours:

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

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £31,443, Department for Business and Trade contributes £8,489 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 in-person interviews by exception.

Sift will take place week commencing 19/09/2023

Interviews will take place week commencing 26/09/2023

Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

The Department for Business & Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms.

We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation.

Please note - harmonised terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.


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