Labour, Anti-Corruption, Climate and Environment, Trade Policy and Negotiations London, England
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Roles in Trade Policy cover a range of activity, creating and advancing the UK’s new policy positions in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and with future negotiating partners. This role sits in Trans-Pacific Negotiations and Policy within the Trade Negotiations Group.
The Labour, Anti-Corruption, Climate & Environment (LACE) Policy team leads and coordinates trade policy development to inform the UK’s future independent trade policy positions on these key areas of UK policy interest.
The role sits within the LACE team, working in implementation and operational delivery of UK’s FTAs with trade partners.
The candidate would be joining the team at an exciting time, as we embark on the next phase of successful implementation of our newly negotiated FTAs.
Job description
The role of the Regional and Compliance lead for TSD (Trade and Sustainable Development which covers Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption) Implementation supports delivery of FTA commitments and oversees the monitoring of compliance risks across 13+ FTAs.
As regional lead, this role will help to coordinate a small team of regional experts who deliver TSD commitments and support coordination and delivery of subcommittees, civil society forums and the domestic advisory group (an independent group established to monitor the implementation of TSD chapters . The role will have lead responsibility for a geographic region and will own relationships with key stakeholders in international governments. They will work closely with team policy leads for environment, labour and anticorruption to develop appropriate materials and strategy for discussions. This role may also be responsible for supporting specific policy research in these areas in their region of expertise, or supporting work on removing clean growth market access barriers with priority partners. They will be expected to help form strong relationships with counterparts across DBT and UKG.
Additionally, as compliance lead, this role includes oversight of TSD compliance monitoring for UK and trade partner commitments in FTA. This includes maintenance and updating of compliance toolkits and working with policy teams to ensure a standardised approach to monitoring and evaluating risk across environment, labour and anticorruption policy areas and geographies in FTAs. This role will also support escalation processes of any compliance concerns if or where they arise. Ensuring the success of this new framework will require the postholder to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
FTA implementation and bilateral trade engagement is a dynamic and evolving area for the department where changing Ministerial priorities will require some flexibility in the role.
Beyond that, they will have line management responsibilities for two HEOs and task management responsibility for one EO
The role will involve:
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with counterparts from partner countries under their direct country portfolio, to develop, organise and deliver sub-committees, and civil society forums as part of FTA implementation.
- Actively building relationships with Post from partner countries and Agreements managers in the Bilateral Trade Relations Directorate to gain intel on country developments and facilitate the operational delivery of our FTA institutional commitments.
- Overseeing the due diligence process and appointment of the Panel of Experts for each Partner Country.
- Acting as the deputy head of the team in the absence of the G7.
- Being a flexible and proactive team member. LACE team members may need to work flexibly across the range of issues we cover, depending on changing priorities. This may include for example overseeing the support the team provides to the domestic advisory group. The LACE team puts high importance on team members taking forward actions which support wider diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, L&D and empowering ways of working.
Hybrid working
The role will be based in either Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, and Salford 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 DBT 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.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Experience of working collaboratively across a range of stakeholders, demonstrating engaging communication skills and successful tailoring of approach to deliver outcomes.
- Experience of delivering work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating sound judgement where there are competing pressures that require rigorous prioritisation.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others whilst coordinating inputs to support timely delivery.
- A positive approach to reviewing ways of working and responding positively to feedback.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working on issues related to trade, environment and/or labour, either in government or another context.
- Experience of policy development in government or another context.
- Experience of leading, managing or mentoring people, formally or informally.
Person Specification
- We are looking for someone who is keen to get directly involved in FTA implementation work to deliver results at pace.
- You should be open to exploring new and innovative ideas and approaches and should take a collaborative approach to delivering outcomes.
- You should be organised, able to manage multiple priorities at the same time, with a strong eye for detail.
- Our ideal candidate will be confident engaging with stakeholders, both internally and more widely across partner country governments, generating commitment and shared purpose in order to help us deliver our priorities.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- 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%
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Selection process details
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.
Sift will take place week commencing 04/09/2023
Interviews will take place week commencing 11/09/2023
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a personal statement.
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 criteria 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: Personal Statement
For this role, the Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
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 /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.
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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 applicant’s 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 Business & 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.
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 Business & 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 at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
- Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
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Vetting Requirements
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If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.
Checks will be made against:
- Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
- UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
- Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
- Security Services records
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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