Deputy Head Competition and Goods - Rules of Origin
- Department for International Trade
- Aug 01, 2022
Full time
Government
Job Description
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Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The UKs independent trade policy is developing apace. The UK has struck over 60 continuity trade agreements inherited from the EU and two Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) from scratch with Australia and New Zealand. This is an unprecedented achievement at unprecedented pace.
The Competition and Goods (C&G) team at the Department for International Trade has been proudly central to all these agreements. We have successfully delivered UK government objectives in some of the most politically sensitive and economically valuable areas of the FTA negotiations. Our wider team of almost 70 is currently negotiating the next generation of FTAs across tariffs, rules of origin, customs, agriculture and competition chapters in conjunction with Whitehall partners.
The Rules of Origin Team which you would be responsible for leads the policy development and negotiation of FTA origin rules. These rules determine whether a good is eligible for preferential tariffs under a trade agreement and are a vital determinant of goods market access, and as such, of the economic value of trade agreements.
You will need excellent analytical and decision-making skills, including understanding of the Governments political considerations, the interests of partner countries and of UK businesses and consumers and so will need to be comfortable with using economic evidence to identify the best outcome for the UK.
To convert this into UK government policy, backed by all Government Departments and their ministers, you will need to form close working relationships with other teams in DIT and in Whitehall particularly DEFRA and BEIS - as well as senior DIT officials.
You will be an excellent teamworker and influencer, able to lead and support a cross-Whitehall team in their face-to-face negotiations with partner countries.
In addition to leading and developing your team, you are also expected to work as an engaged member of the G6/ SCS senior leadership team for Competition and Goods. This includes delivering a corporate portfolio for the division, working closely with the team of Deputy Directors. The precise nature of this portfolio will be determined on appointment.
Job description
Weigh a wide range of evidence, and collaborate closely with internal, cross-Whitehall and business stakeholders to make origin policy recommendations for ministers.
Negotiate influentially with international partners to secure preferred UK policy outcomes in origin chapters.
Build, inspire and develop your team to perform to the highest level.
Respond flexibly and often at pace to unforeseen circumstances.
Be an effective leader of the wider Competition and Goods team alongside Deputy Director and G6 peers, including taking responsibility for a corporate portfolio.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced and flexible collaborator with strong analytical and influencing skills. They will share the same values of the team, particularly with regard to diversity and inclusion; creating an empowered atmosphere in the team where everyone can succeed; and safeguarding the welfare of all colleagues to create a rewarding and sustainable working environment.
Role Duties Include
Leadership of a branch, including direct management of 4 Grade 7-led teams
Overseeing the development and coherence of origin policy for FTAs and supporting the Grade 7 Chapter Leads in negotiating the origin chapters of FTAs.
Being a core member of the Divisions leadership team alongside 5 x Grade 6 peers and 3 x Deputy Directors, including leading a corporate portfolio.
Hybrid Working
The role can be based in either Darlington or London. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
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 average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session . These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
Experience of trade policy, international negotiations or other international representational work
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working with business stakeholders
Person Specification
E xcellent teamworker and influencer
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to form close working relationships with key stakeholders
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 22 August 2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 29 August 2022.
After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application.
Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 18/08/22. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV & behaviour statements.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience and keep to a maximum of 2 A4 pages.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on: your CV and the Lead behaviour, Leadership.
Candidates who are successful and are invited to interview will be asked to conduct a presentation at interview. Details of this will be given prior to the interview.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service 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 stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do..... click apply for full job details
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Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The UKs independent trade policy is developing apace. The UK has struck over 60 continuity trade agreements inherited from the EU and two Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) from scratch with Australia and New Zealand. This is an unprecedented achievement at unprecedented pace.
The Competition and Goods (C&G) team at the Department for International Trade has been proudly central to all these agreements. We have successfully delivered UK government objectives in some of the most politically sensitive and economically valuable areas of the FTA negotiations. Our wider team of almost 70 is currently negotiating the next generation of FTAs across tariffs, rules of origin, customs, agriculture and competition chapters in conjunction with Whitehall partners.
The Rules of Origin Team which you would be responsible for leads the policy development and negotiation of FTA origin rules. These rules determine whether a good is eligible for preferential tariffs under a trade agreement and are a vital determinant of goods market access, and as such, of the economic value of trade agreements.
You will need excellent analytical and decision-making skills, including understanding of the Governments political considerations, the interests of partner countries and of UK businesses and consumers and so will need to be comfortable with using economic evidence to identify the best outcome for the UK.
To convert this into UK government policy, backed by all Government Departments and their ministers, you will need to form close working relationships with other teams in DIT and in Whitehall particularly DEFRA and BEIS - as well as senior DIT officials.
You will be an excellent teamworker and influencer, able to lead and support a cross-Whitehall team in their face-to-face negotiations with partner countries.
In addition to leading and developing your team, you are also expected to work as an engaged member of the G6/ SCS senior leadership team for Competition and Goods. This includes delivering a corporate portfolio for the division, working closely with the team of Deputy Directors. The precise nature of this portfolio will be determined on appointment.
Job description
Weigh a wide range of evidence, and collaborate closely with internal, cross-Whitehall and business stakeholders to make origin policy recommendations for ministers.
Negotiate influentially with international partners to secure preferred UK policy outcomes in origin chapters.
Build, inspire and develop your team to perform to the highest level.
Respond flexibly and often at pace to unforeseen circumstances.
Be an effective leader of the wider Competition and Goods team alongside Deputy Director and G6 peers, including taking responsibility for a corporate portfolio.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced and flexible collaborator with strong analytical and influencing skills. They will share the same values of the team, particularly with regard to diversity and inclusion; creating an empowered atmosphere in the team where everyone can succeed; and safeguarding the welfare of all colleagues to create a rewarding and sustainable working environment.
Role Duties Include
Leadership of a branch, including direct management of 4 Grade 7-led teams
Overseeing the development and coherence of origin policy for FTAs and supporting the Grade 7 Chapter Leads in negotiating the origin chapters of FTAs.
Being a core member of the Divisions leadership team alongside 5 x Grade 6 peers and 3 x Deputy Directors, including leading a corporate portfolio.
Hybrid Working
The role can be based in either Darlington or London. You will be asked to express a location preference during the application process.
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 average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Appointments will be made to candidates in merit order based on location preferences.
Support in applying for our vacancies is available by joining a virtual Candidate Support Session . These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
Experience of trade policy, international negotiations or other international representational work
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working with business stakeholders
Person Specification
E xcellent teamworker and influencer
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to form close working relationships with key stakeholders
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Working Together
Benefits
Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check . See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus, and will be following central Government advice as it is issued. There is therefore a risk that recruitment to this post may be subject to change at short notice. In addition, where appropriate, you may be invited to attend a video interview.
Please continue to follow the application process as normal and ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
Sift will take place week commencing 22 August 2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 29 August 2022.
After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application.
Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 18/08/22. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV & behaviour statements.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience and keep to a maximum of 2 A4 pages.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on: your CV and the Lead behaviour, Leadership.
Candidates who are successful and are invited to interview will be asked to conduct a presentation at interview. Details of this will be given prior to the interview.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service 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 stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Please note the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
The Department for International Trade embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do..... click apply for full job details
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