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Job summary
This is a pivotal role in the Goods and Tariffs policy team. We sit at the heart of the UKs trade policy in a team that covers many goods and tariffs policy and operational issues. This specific team is responsible for running the annual business suspensions process, which allows UK businesses to apply for a suspension to a tariff. This policy makes a direct, positive impact to the economy and requires technical know-how, policy acumen and political awareness.
You will be joining a supportive, energetic, and collaborative team. We are committed to learning and development and we will support you to build your trade expertise. There is an important leadership aspect to this role, including oversight for a team of 3-4 people.
You will work closely with HM Treasury who have joint policy ownership of this policy.
Job description
- Delivery of an annual tariff suspensions project with oversight of the planning, policy, legislation and implementation.
- Leading relationships with His Majesty’s Treasury, other government stakeholders, and with business.
- Oversight of other tariff policies linked to suspensions. The exact nature of the role can be shaped to match the experience and skills of the successful candidate.
- Wider leadership on tariff policy, managing a portfolio beyond tariff suspensions and being able to respond and manage new pressures.
- Leadership and management of a team of 3-4 with wider leadership responsibilities as a member of the deputy directorates extended Senior Management Team.
You will be comfortable delivering through others, empowering them to continue delivering high quality policy work and providing robust challenge where needed. You will be an inclusive and supportive leader, nurturing your team to be the best they can be both collectively and individually, and to take pride in their work.
Hybrid Working
The role will be based in either Darlington, Birmingham, Cardiff, Salford, Edinburgh, 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.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Managing and leading a team in a positive, engaging and inclusive manner.
- Excellent communication and ability to quickly distil complex subjects into clear advice.
- Delivering work at pace and under pressure.
- Confident using data and evidence to make sound policy decisions.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of trade policy.
Personal Attributes & Skills
This role would be suitable for someone who enjoys balancing policy and strategy with an eye for technical detail. You will be overseeing a complex policy project that involves working with many different internal and external stakeholders.
Problem solving skills, with an ability to analyse a broad set of often incomplete data, will be key. You will also need to be a strategic thinker, comfortable working with a wider team to develop clear and substantiated recommendations, including where there may be multiple options, that deliver on Ministerial objectives and departmental strategy.
You will be expected to support collaborative and innovative ways of working to ensure we provide an excellent level of service to colleagues and Ministers.
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Benefits
£14,040 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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- 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 is expected to take place week commencing 11/09/2023
Interviews are expected to take place from week commencing 25/09/2023
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 requirements of the role. Maximum word count of 500.
In the event that there is a high volume of applicants, a short sift will be conducted based on Personal Statement only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
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. If location is in England will be DBS, Scotland will be Disclosure Scotland & 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 Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
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 and 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 and 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 an 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 : Adam Stevens
- Email : Adam.Stevens@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.
