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Job summary
The Government has a bold ambition to establish the UK as a Science and Technology Superpower by 2030. As part of this strategy, the National Science and Technology Framework identified future telecommunications as one of the five most critical technologies to the UK.
The Future Telecommunications Trade and Investment Manger sits within the Department for Business and Trades Technology sector team and plays a key role in realising the economic potential of these technologies, securing global trade and investment wins for the UK telecoms sector.
The successful candidate will work with international telecoms companies looking to invest in or expand their footprint in the UK, particularly as we look to diversify our 5G supplier base and support innovation in science and technology. They will also support innovative UK companies access new international markets by working with DBTs network of embassies and consulates in over 100 countries around the world.
The role holder will also work with colleagues across Whitehall, specifically with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to help inform the Governments policies on 5G and telecommunications by promoting the commercial opportunities whilst also being cognisant of wider policy issues.
The role will require knowledge on a wide range of telecommunications technologies including 5G and 6G, broadband and data infrastructure, including data centres and telecoms hardware more broadly. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of enabling technologies such IoT and sensors which rely on telecoms to deliver their services and also an understanding of other technology sub-sectors such as photonics and compound semiconductors where they overlap with telecommunications.
The wider team
The Technology sector team delivers UK business growth by supporting businesses international expansion and develops the ecosystems and economy across the UK by making it the best place for international technology companies to invest. The team sits as part of the wider Science and Technology directorate which incorporates healthcare, life sciences and chemicals. The work of the team is core to the Departments investment and exports objectives.
We increasingly focus on supporting IP rich, R&D intensive businesses, specifically those who are venture capital backed. The team is also responsible for managing the Departments relationship with major global technology companies including multinational telecommunications companies.
Job description
- Assist international companies to invest in the UK or expand their existing footprint. The telecoms manager will help promote the UK as a location for investment, position potential investors in the appropriate part of the UK Eco-system and help them build business cases for their UK investment decisions.
- Support UK companies achieve their export ambitions by advising them on suitable markets on which to focus.
- Organise trade missions in partnership with colleagues in post and lead delegations to international trade shows.
- Facilitate trade and investment wins across the English regions and Devolved Administrations to ensure the Governments Levelling-Up ambitions benefit from our future telecommunications strategy.
- Work closely with the DBT Technology Policy Team to help inform cross-Government decision making concerning 5G diversification, future telecoms and national security policies.
- Promote the UK telecoms research and development (R&D) eco-system. The role holder will need to be able to speak to investors about HMGs R&D support and understand investors research foci.
- Manage and coordinate a broad range of Government stakeholders in order to secure as many high value investment wins as possible.
- Support with briefings, parliamentary questions and ministerial correspondence where required.
- Some UK and international travel will be necessary for market visits, trade missions and trade-shows.
Hybrid Working
The role will be based in either Belfast 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 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
- In-depth knowledge of the future telecoms industry, its trends and stakeholder.
- Ability to manage conflicting demands, work at pace and make effective decisions, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Self-motivated and confident with the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally regarding complex, technical issues.
- Ability to influence senior decision makers including at ministerial level.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working in the telecommunications sector, such as in a technical role, business development or academia.
- Understanding of international trade and investment opportunities for future telecommunications technologies.
- Contacts across the international telecommunications industry.
- A knowledge of how Government works and ability to collaborate with other Government departments.
Personal Attributes & Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- The ability to compile, assimilate, distil, interpret and present evidence and options.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
- Resilience and adaptability, particularly when working with ambiguity.
- Political understanding and good judgement.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
Benefits
£14,040 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- 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
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 from 05/09/2023
Interviews will take place from 20/09/2023
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a 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 criteria of the role. Maximum word count of 500.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
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/Access NI. If location is in England will be DBS & Northern Ireland will be 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 Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
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 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 dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk 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 youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Rollo Hope
- Email : rollo.hope@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@trade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints.
