Policy Adviser Trade in Services
- Department for International Trade
- Aug 01, 2022
Full time
Executive
Job Description
Contents
Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The Department for International Trade (DIT) negotiates trade agreements for the UK and promotes UK Trade and Investment around the world.
The Services Implementation and Market Access team sits across the Trade in Services team and the Bilateral Trade Relations Directorate. Our team aims to open up markets for UK suppliers, improve rules on services trade and support the growth and success of the UKs services sector, including through the implementation of agreements.
We are recruiting a Trade in Services Senior Policy Advisor to join our team and work on trade agreement implementation and market access for the 70 countries the UK has signed trade agreements with, other than the EU. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of shaping the UKs policy on trade agreement implementation.
Trade in Services is a crucial element in the UK economy, making up 80% of UK GDP. You will be w orking closely with colleagues across Government to develop joined-up, evidence-based policy positions and set the UKs Trade in Services implementation and market access objectives, and to deliver on the Governments objective to secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade.
We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. The successful applicants will receive a tailored induction programme, taking into account knowledge and experience.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Hybrid Worker
The role will be based in either London or Darlington. 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
Person Specification
We welcome policy and skills knowledge from a wide range of backgrounds recognising that subject-specific knowledge will often be developed in the role.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
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, Strengths 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 15.08.2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 29.08.2022
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a personal statement and behavioural statement.
In your personal statement, please explain your motivation for applying for this role and the extent to which you satisfy the essential and desirable requirements of the role. Maximum word count of 500.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on lead behaviour: Making Effective Decisions.
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..... click apply for full job details
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Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The Department for International Trade (DIT) negotiates trade agreements for the UK and promotes UK Trade and Investment around the world.
The Services Implementation and Market Access team sits across the Trade in Services team and the Bilateral Trade Relations Directorate. Our team aims to open up markets for UK suppliers, improve rules on services trade and support the growth and success of the UKs services sector, including through the implementation of agreements.
We are recruiting a Trade in Services Senior Policy Advisor to join our team and work on trade agreement implementation and market access for the 70 countries the UK has signed trade agreements with, other than the EU. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of shaping the UKs policy on trade agreement implementation.
Trade in Services is a crucial element in the UK economy, making up 80% of UK GDP. You will be w orking closely with colleagues across Government to develop joined-up, evidence-based policy positions and set the UKs Trade in Services implementation and market access objectives, and to deliver on the Governments objective to secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade.
We place a strong emphasis on learning and development. The successful applicants will receive a tailored induction programme, taking into account knowledge and experience.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Line management of one HEO,
- Identifying UK services interests and priority areas to action in for the UKs existing trade agreements,
- Developing evidence-based policy positions in response to partner countries asks, and identified UK objectives,
- Ensuring UKs compliance with provisions of the relevant chapter in the implemented trade agreements and monitoring partner countries compliance,
- Contributing to strategic dialogues with partner countries, including in dedicated policy area meetings, as well as participation in meetings, when needed,
- Contributing to creating new opportunities for businesses within trade agreements, e.g. through amending the agreements or their review (agreements include chapter-based provisions which require review of implementation and a possibility of further liberalisation),
- Participating in negotiations a) arising from review clauses, where relevant and/or b) associated agreements to the trade agreement.
- Analysing priority market access barriers in the respective policy area (identified by Posts and BTR regional teams in relations with partner countries) and cooperating with relevant teams, Posts and other Departments in developing proposals (action plans) for their removal; this may also involve engagement with partner countries, directly or through the regional teams,
- Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with DIT teams, other Departments and Posts related to trade agreement implementation and market access,
- Drafting briefings, replies to Parliamentary Questions and other materials related to the respective policy areas in the context of trade agreement implementation and market access,
- Engaging with businesses and other stakeholders in a dialogue about trade agreement implementation and market access.
Hybrid Worker
The role will be based in either London or Darlington. 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.
Responsibilities
Essential Criteria
- An interest in, and understanding of, international trade and its political and economic context,
- Ability to understand a wider government perspective on developments to ensure activity is relevant and ensure plans reflect wider strategic priorities,
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within and across teams, the ability to build and maintain long lasting working relationship,
- Good strategic thinking and decision-making skills,
- Confident written and oral communication skills, able to persuade or influence others,
- An understanding of the value of delivering timely, honest, objective, and impartial advice, and a commitment to doing so,
- A problem-solving outlook, who is able to balance competing priorities, and bring together a wide range of interested individuals and groups.
- Experience of working on trade policy, including policy development, work on market access or trade agreement negotiations,
- Experience working in an international context and with international partners,
- The ability to see and understand the political, economic and/or strategic context for the development and delivery of trade policy,
- Experience in external stakeholder engagement, including businesses (e.g. in the context of trade policy or policy development and implementation in other policy areas).
Person Specification
We welcome policy and skills knowledge from a wide range of backgrounds recognising that subject-specific knowledge will often be developed in the role.
- Experience of and interest in developing and presenting policy options,
- Ability to pick up new subject matter quickly and to build collaborative and productive relations with colleagues, external stakeholders and negotiation partners,
- Ability to work on complex policy issues and to master technical detail, and to communicate this as simply and clearly as possible,
- Effective as a part of a team and comfortable working flexibly in a changing and fast-paced environment.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
Benefits
- 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%
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, Strengths 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 15.08.2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 29.08.2022
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a personal statement and behavioural statement.
In your personal statement, please explain your motivation for applying for this role and the extent to which you satisfy the essential and desirable requirements of the role. Maximum word count of 500.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on lead behaviour: Making Effective Decisions.
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..... click apply for full job details
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