Rules of Origin
- Public sector
- 18/06/2024
- £53,560.00 - £63,481.00 /yearly
- Permanent
Job Type
Salary
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The Department Business and Trade (DBT) is the department responsible for UK trade across the world and pursuing trade opportunities available to the UK. Working in DBT you will have the opportunity to shape the UKs international trade agenda for years to come, in line with the priorities of the government.
We are recruiting for a Rules of Origin Trade Policy Team Leader in the Trade Policy Implementation and Negotiations Group (TPIN). Here we work at the cutting edge of shaping the UKs approach to trade policy and trade negotiations.
Rules of origin concerns the treatment of goods and where goods originate from. It is a technically challenging policy area that demands a wider understanding of strategic trade policy issues, including existing and future supply chains. The role will focus on developing and leading rules of origin trade policy this could cover bilateral negotiations, multilateral work, cross-cutting policy, and implementing the commitments in the wide range of existing FTAs that the UK has in place.
The precise portfolio will be subject to the successful candidates skills and experience and the priorities of ministers the role therefore may adapt to respond to these priorities as they evolve. The candidate will be based in the Trade in Goods Team, in the Trade Policy, Implementation and Negotiations Directorate. This is an exciting and stimulating area to work on, with significant interest from stakeholders and across government departments and key interactions with foreign policy objectives.
The Trade in Goods Team aims to be an inclusive and diverse group of people, who work on varied and engaging issues in a supportive learning environment and who adopt flexible policies to accommodate a wide range of personal situations.
The key accountabilities of the role are:
Policy Development The successful candidate will work with colleagues to consider various aspects of our trading relationship and develop policy and negotiation positions. They will make recommendations on the action required in the UKs best interest and government priorities drawing on input from analysts, legal, DBT policy teams and technical experts, other government departments (OGDs) and Overseas Posts to find the best course of action and make recommendations to Ministers and SCS.
International Engagement Carry out substantial engagement with international counterparts. We need the successful candidate to be able to both independently lead UK representation and support Ministers and senior officials.
Cross-Government Working The role involves significant liaison and collaboration with colleagues from across relevant DBT teams and OGDs to develop and evolve UK policy positions. The successful candidate will need to establish trusting and productive working relationships to support their work.
Strategic Approach Take a strategic view when completing technical work and analysis to ensure the policy development process takes account of the UKs wider trading and political relationship with other international partners; the broader bilateral economic relationship; domestic priorities.
Leadership Playing a key role in the leadership of the team to contribute to a positive working atmosphere for all. The role will include some line management and will require the candidate to work in a flexible way to help us manage a changing policy environment.
Programme Management Efficient management of the candidates overall work and that of their team is necessary to ensure effective use of limited resource.
The team puts a premium on learning and development and would encourage the successful candidate to regularly consider how they can develop and improve. The team supports each other in doing this and encourages innovation.
Essential Criteria
The successful candidate must have experience in developing policy or working in a policy-facing role.
Confident written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable Criteria
Experience in the following would be an advantage:
Personal Attributes & Skills
We are looking for a candidate who is conscientious, hard-working and reliable; a team player to help us maintain and improve our inclusive and diverse team environment.
They will be an excellent communicator and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They will be able to work across Government to help shape, support and deliver a high-profile Government objective.
They will be adaptable, and able to respond to changing priorities in a pragmatic and flexible way.
The successful candidate will need to work with complex concepts in a technical policy area and be comfortable working with large datasets, whilst also able to operate strategically and creatively and develop negotiating strategies that align with wider DIT priorities.
You will have a strong interest in your personal development and will aim to make use of DBTs extensive learning offer and the International Trade Profession.
Successful applicants will need to be willing to go through security clearance to SC level. In most cases, this requires that candidates have been living in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. If you want to check eligibility, please contact us.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
After the closing date It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date though this is subject to change.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Location and working arrangements
This role is available in seven UK locations and can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DBT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland/Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
Vetting
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
Feedback
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
DBT candidate pack Sept 2023 Opens in new window (pdf, 737kB) |
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