Senior Executive Officer - Licensing Unit Of Export Control Joint
- Department for International Trade
- Sep 17, 2022
Full time
Administration
Job Description
Contents
Location
London
About the job
Summary
Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is part of the Trading Systems Directorate in DITs Trade Policy Group. We bring together operational and policy expertise from DIT with advisory teams from Ministry of Defence and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Our mission is to promote global security through strategic export controls and to facilitate responsible exports.
ECJU is an integral part of the export control system, with a core function of considering applications for export licences. We regulate military and other sensitive exports and dual-use items (goods, software, technology, documents, and diagrams which can be used for both civil and military applications). This is done through a licensing system, ensuring UK exports are consistent with the UKs national and international obligations and standards.
This job sits within the Licensing Unit of ECJU. The job holder will work as one of two Deputies to the Head of Licensing Unit, and within a complex business critical operational delivery environment. The role involves developing a very good understanding of export control legislation combined with practical problem solving, and people management.
Our work includes a wide 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. Outreach and active engagement with interested parties and with business are an essential part of ECJUs remit.
DIT is transforming ECJU to establish a system building on our previous success. We deliver a best in class, expert and efficient licensing function which is agile and responds to evolving external factors. ECJUs Transformation Programme is taking forward change including restructuring our business and introducing a new IT platform for licence applications.
Job description
Reporting direct to the G7 Head of Licencing Unit, you will be one of two SEO Team Leaders in ECJUs Licensing Unit. Each SEOs will line manage 3 or 4 HEOs who in turn manage their own small teams of EO Licencing Officers. Together, our teams help process around 17,000 export licence applications for controlled goods every year.
You will have a key role in ensuring delivery, so the end-to-end licencing process operates smoothly and efficiently, delivering continuous improvement. Working with the FCDO and MOD to remove barriers and meet our published performance targets of 70% licence applications resolved in 20 days and 99% resolved in 60 days.
This is an interesting and varied role coming at a critical time in ECJUs existence, as we start to deliver our transformation programme and with the introduction of a new digital licence application platform.
You will lead, coach, and develop your teams, whilst also undertaking a variety of personal performance aspects of your job role. You will also support in the delivery of new initiatives and actions coming from the transformation programme and helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
As an SEO Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
The role will be based in London .
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. Your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
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
The successful candidate will be required to undergo DV clearance. However, a conditional appointment may be made if the candidate currently holds SC clearance, whilst in post with SC clearance the successful candidate will undergo DV clearance.
Previous knowledge or experience of export controls is desirable, but we will provide appropriate training and support to the successful candidate as required.
We particularly wish to encourage applications from candidates with a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) background and from those who have a background in pragmatic problem solving and client relationship management.
Previous experience of managing an operational team and experience of working with international trade or businesses would also be helpful.
Person Specification
The role holder must be comfortable working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be an excellent team player.
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 developed vetting .
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 03/10/2022 .
Interviews will take place week commencing 10/10/2022.
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 750.
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.
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Location
London
About the job
Summary
Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is part of the Trading Systems Directorate in DITs Trade Policy Group. We bring together operational and policy expertise from DIT with advisory teams from Ministry of Defence and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Our mission is to promote global security through strategic export controls and to facilitate responsible exports.
ECJU is an integral part of the export control system, with a core function of considering applications for export licences. We regulate military and other sensitive exports and dual-use items (goods, software, technology, documents, and diagrams which can be used for both civil and military applications). This is done through a licensing system, ensuring UK exports are consistent with the UKs national and international obligations and standards.
This job sits within the Licensing Unit of ECJU. The job holder will work as one of two Deputies to the Head of Licensing Unit, and within a complex business critical operational delivery environment. The role involves developing a very good understanding of export control legislation combined with practical problem solving, and people management.
Our work includes a wide 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. Outreach and active engagement with interested parties and with business are an essential part of ECJUs remit.
DIT is transforming ECJU to establish a system building on our previous success. We deliver a best in class, expert and efficient licensing function which is agile and responds to evolving external factors. ECJUs Transformation Programme is taking forward change including restructuring our business and introducing a new IT platform for licence applications.
Job description
Reporting direct to the G7 Head of Licencing Unit, you will be one of two SEO Team Leaders in ECJUs Licensing Unit. Each SEOs will line manage 3 or 4 HEOs who in turn manage their own small teams of EO Licencing Officers. Together, our teams help process around 17,000 export licence applications for controlled goods every year.
You will have a key role in ensuring delivery, so the end-to-end licencing process operates smoothly and efficiently, delivering continuous improvement. Working with the FCDO and MOD to remove barriers and meet our published performance targets of 70% licence applications resolved in 20 days and 99% resolved in 60 days.
This is an interesting and varied role coming at a critical time in ECJUs existence, as we start to deliver our transformation programme and with the introduction of a new digital licence application platform.
You will lead, coach, and develop your teams, whilst also undertaking a variety of personal performance aspects of your job role. You will also support in the delivery of new initiatives and actions coming from the transformation programme and helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
As an SEO Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
- Managing your teams performance to ensure that processing of and decisions on casework are both accurate, consistent, and timely
- Counter-signing licence applications as and when escalated to you
- Engaging with exporters and OGDs daily, to help resolve any barriers to processing licence applications
- Making sure the policy implications of casework and cross-cutting issues are clearly flagged when they arise, to ensure realistic and practical arrangements emerge
- Embedding the new licence application system (LITE) into your team
- Supporting the G7 with the most complex casework issues
- Drafting submissions and providing analytical assessments, updates and reports to assist the Head of Licencing Unit in briefings for Senior Leaders and Ministers, as needed
The role will be based in London .
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. Your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting.
Working arrangements will be available as agreed with the vacancy manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
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
The successful candidate will be required to undergo DV clearance. However, a conditional appointment may be made if the candidate currently holds SC clearance, whilst in post with SC clearance the successful candidate will undergo DV clearance.
- Good attention to detail and pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to work at pace in a complex environment
- Willing to obtain DV clearance
Previous knowledge or experience of export controls is desirable, but we will provide appropriate training and support to the successful candidate as required.
We particularly wish to encourage applications from candidates with a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) background and from those who have a background in pragmatic problem solving and client relationship management.
Previous experience of managing an operational team and experience of working with international trade or businesses would also be helpful.
Person Specification
The role holder must be comfortable working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and be an excellent team player.
- Strong and visible leader
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
- Experienced stakeholder relationship management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish personal credibility and act as an advocate on complex issues with a wide range of internal and external audiences
- Organised and proactive, able to remain calm under pressure and to deliver to challenging deadlines
- A keen focus on development of teams building a supportive culture of continuous improvement
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your roll
- 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 developed vetting .
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 03/10/2022 .
Interviews will take place week commencing 10/10/2022.
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 750.
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.
..... click apply for full job details
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