The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department for economic growth. This objective is achieved in part through promoting free trade, opening up new markets for businesses, and striking trade deals. This is an exciting time to join DBT, where you will have the opportunity to shape the UK’s international trade agenda for years to come.
The Investment Team in the Trade Policy, Implementation, and Negotiations DG Group (TPIN) develops UK policy on trade in international investment. The goal of the Investment Team is to encourage and support UK investment overseas through trade policy, such as by ensuring that UK investors have access to foreign markets, are protected in those markets where necessary, and have recourse to dispute settlement where they have been treated discriminatorily by foreign states. Investment is a complex area of trade policy that demands a particularly technical eye for detail whilst also attracting significant big-picture ministerial and public interest.
This exciting role will lead the multilateral branch of the Investment Team, which manages an ambitious programme of work that spans multiple international organisations. These include the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
This is a leadership position in the team that will likely be best suited to an experienced Grade 7, but we also welcome applications on promotion.
The Investment Team is vibrant, hardworking, and collaborative. We value diversity and recognise the importance of professional and personal growth. Whilst knowledge of investment law or multilateral negotiations would be useful, the team places a high emphasis on learning and development. With the Department’s broad learning and development offer, we will support you to build your expertise.
In normal circumstances, a willingness to travel overseas is a requirement of the role.
Job description
In this role you will lead 2x SEO and 1x HEO to achieve UK investment priorities at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the United Nations (UN), the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and beyond. You will be line-managed by a Grade 6 but will have regular direct contact on policy with the Deputy Director and the Director.
More specifically, you will be expected to:
There will be an information session held on 30th September, 1.30-2pm. If you are interested in attending this session - over MS teams - please contact Raminder Kaur via email [email protected]
Person specification
To excel in this role, you will likely draw upon existing experience of line management, project management, policy development, and international negotiations. This role covers a particularly broad portfolio, so the successful candidate will be someone who is comfortable with multitasking and leading simultaneous workstreams.
Essential Criteria
The successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain SC security clearance.
Desirable Criteria
Personal Attributes & Skills
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
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