Policy Lead Export Control Joint Unit
- Department for International Trade
- Sep 15, 2022
Full time
Executive
Job Description
Contents
Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is part of the Trading Systems Directorate in DITs Trade Policy Group. The Unit brings together operational and policy expertise from DIT with advisory teams from the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Its mission is to promote global security through strategic export controls and facilitate responsible exports.
ECJU is an integral part of the export control system, with its core function of considering applications for export licences. This work includes a range of issues including National Security, International Humanitarian Law and Counter-Proliferation. Stakeholders across Whitehall and beyond are interested in our work including OGD partners, parliamentarians, NGOs and industry, and outreach and active engagement with interested parties is an essential part of ECJUs remit.
DIT is transforming its export control regime to establish a system that builds on previous success to deliver a best in class, expert and efficient licensing function which is agile and can respond to evolving external factors. ECJUs Transformation Programme is taking forward change including a restructure of the business and introducing a new IT platform for licence applications.
Reporting to the G7 Policy Team Leader you will manage a team of one or two HEO policy colleagues producing policy and guidance in this exciting and complex International Trade portfolio. This policy area is of great interest to Ministers, NGOs and of course industry and academia looking to export controlled goods.
Job description
Reporting to the G7 Policy Team Leader you will be responsible for:
The role will 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) inanoffice, 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
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 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 17/10/2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 31/10/2022.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
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, as listed above. Maximum word count of 500 words.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on CV only.
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, 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.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here .
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
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Location
Darlington, London
About the job
Summary
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is part of the Trading Systems Directorate in DITs Trade Policy Group. The Unit brings together operational and policy expertise from DIT with advisory teams from the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Its mission is to promote global security through strategic export controls and facilitate responsible exports.
ECJU is an integral part of the export control system, with its core function of considering applications for export licences. This work includes a range of issues including National Security, International Humanitarian Law and Counter-Proliferation. Stakeholders across Whitehall and beyond are interested in our work including OGD partners, parliamentarians, NGOs and industry, and outreach and active engagement with interested parties is an essential part of ECJUs remit.
DIT is transforming its export control regime to establish a system that builds on previous success to deliver a best in class, expert and efficient licensing function which is agile and can respond to evolving external factors. ECJUs Transformation Programme is taking forward change including a restructure of the business and introducing a new IT platform for licence applications.
Reporting to the G7 Policy Team Leader you will manage a team of one or two HEO policy colleagues producing policy and guidance in this exciting and complex International Trade portfolio. This policy area is of great interest to Ministers, NGOs and of course industry and academia looking to export controlled goods.
Job description
Reporting to the G7 Policy Team Leader you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the G7 Policy Team Leader in the overall development and implementation of export control policy, and in providing DIT policy input to HMGs counter-proliferation strategy and to the work of the international export control regimes
- Contributing to the development and implementation of trade sanctions, working closely with FCDO and others
- Researching topics and export licence history to provide considered, robust and concise advice for senior colleagues and Ministers
- Quickly learning about export controls and to have a general understanding of how policy is developed and delivered. Using knowledge gained to draft clear and concise guidance for exporters
- Working with lawyers to maintain and update export control legislation
- Taking forward other policy initiatives, as required, that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the export control system
- Drafting clear and effective advice for Ministers and senior officials on complex export control-related issues as well as longer term strategy
- Helping deliver ECJUs Transformation Programme
The role will 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) inanoffice, 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
- Experience of working in a policy area with stakeholders across government
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Experience of managing a quality service
- Experience or knowledge of export controls
- Proven policy development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Organised and proactive, able to remain calm under pressure and to deliver to challenging deadlines
- Flexible and a team player, building productive relationships with stakeholders to support delivery of HMG objectives
- A keen focus on personal development and desire to build a supportive culture of continuous improvement
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
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 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 17/10/2022.
Interviews will take place week commencing 31/10/2022.
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages.
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, as listed above. Maximum word count of 500 words.
In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on CV only.
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, 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.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to the Department for International Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here .
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
..... click apply for full job details
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