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Job summary
The new Investment Directorate aims to deliver economic growth to all nations and regions of the UK through attracting and retaining inward investment. Our three divisions Investor Relations; Investment Opportunities and Propositions; Strategy, Environment, Planning & Policy deliver expert advice and support to investors, identify and promote strategically important investment opportunities, enhance the competitiveness of the UK business environment, build world class investment capability across DBT, and lead the implementation and management of DBTs Investment Strategy.
This is an exciting opportunity for 2 new SEOs to join the Venture Capital Unit that is responsible for attracting overseas corporate and venture capital investors to further their relationship with the UK, and at the same time support UK companies seeking to raise capital.
This is a unique opportunity to be leading on identifying UK companies that are attractive to international investors and supporting investor facing events. You will be required to work across Whitehall on driving the value of international venture, prepare briefings for senior colleagues and ministers and sectoral guidance to the team.
The team consists of G6 (0.6 FTE), G7 x 2, SEO and HEO plus four private sector specialists covering Life Sciences, Venture and Startups, Corporate Venture Capital and Venture Capital Funds.
Job description
Both roles will require a combination of the following:
- Lead in developing lookbooks which are portfolios of companies that seeking investment in a given sector as well as organising several events for companies and investors.
- Lead in the organisation of investor facing showcase events, investor visits and other ad hoc events both in the UK and key overseas markets.
- Engagement with other Government Departments and the development and maturation of working relationships to ensure that all Government efforts in pursuit of the vision are co-ordinated.
- Engage with a range of external intermediaries, such as Innovate UK, IP Group, Tech Nation and accelerators / incubators across the UK.
- Assist with corporate tasks including data hub updates, preparing for the VC board meetings, drafting monthly newsletters, managing specialists contracts.
- Assist in the development of other outputs such as briefings and submissions.
Hybrid working
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 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
- Be a clear communicator and able to build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver against a broad set of strategic objectives.
- The ability to work at pace in a complex cross-departmental environment, providing momentum to support the delivery of the Departments objectives.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft effective ministerial briefings and presenting confidently to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- You will have good attention to detail and be able to operate independently to deliver a high-quality service at pace.
Desirable Criteria
- A background in marketing and/or investment promotion with an understanding of venture capital, inward investment, international investors.
- Capable IT skills, intermediate to advanced user of the Microsoft Office Suite Excel, SharePoint, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word.
- Comfortable using different digital products, with the ability to present information in an effective manner to report to senior stakeholders.
- Experience of project management and delivery.
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Benefits
£10,274 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%
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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 17/07/2023.
Interviews will take place week commencing 24/07/2023.
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 and desirable requirements of the role. Maximum word count of 500.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Personal Statement. 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 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.
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.
Vetting Requirements – SC
All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
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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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 : Aekta Mahajan
- Email : aekta.patel@trade.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.
