Job Description

Details

Reference number

322143

Salary

\xc2\xa352,000 - \xc2\xa361,933

National: \xc2\xa352,000 -\xc2\xa358,652 London: \xc2\xa355,365-\xc2\xa361,933

A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

DBT - DG BG - Sustainability & Infrastructure

Type of role

Communications / Marketing
Governance
Project Delivery

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share

Number of jobs available

1


Contents

• Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford
About the job

Job summary

The Department for Business and Trade is driving sustainable export growth, playing a vital role in helping UK businesses access export opportunities in critical markets around the world. This is an exciting time to join, shape and develop a new trade capability for the UK government. As announced in the Export Strategy, the Department has established a new Government-to-Government (G2G) capability to ensure UK businesses have access to, and can capitalise on, opportunities from overseas governments. Government-to-Government arrangements are an exciting area of commercial diplomacy. G2Gs provide a mechanism to facilitate direct commercial outcomes and have been of interest to the UK government for a number of years. In summer 2022 DBT set up the Government Partnerships Unit (GPU) with a remit to act on behalf of Whitehall and explore G2G opportunities across sectors and all overseas regions. GPU is made up of two teams that work collaboratively together to deliver on industry, Ministerial, and No 10, aspirations: strategy and operations and a separate pursuit team, which focuses on specific projects and opportunities. This role sits at the heart of the team dedicated to G2G strategy and operations. The successful candidate will lead strategic engagement for the G2G team, supporting the pursuit and delivery of G2G relationships and projects in new and emerging markets, working closely with UK businesses to \xe2\x80\x98do what only government can do\xe2\x80\x99, building close relationships with senior members of UK industry and using our influence to secure opportunities for UK companies. The postholder will work with colleagues across government and the overseas network to drive decisions from a complex set of stakeholders and deliver partnerships of strong interest to Ministers, HM Trade Commissioners, Heads of Mission and other government departments. This will set the UK\xe2\x80\x99s approach to new types of commercial relationships, assessing and prioritising key partners, as well as driving forward the competitive agenda.

Job description

This is a dynamic, growing team and the role offers a unique opportunity to work at the leading edge of the UK\'s emerging G2G policy in a rapidly evolving international department. You will be responsible for facilitating the delivery of government-to-government agreements, driving continuous improvement and leading our marketing and communications. You will have one direct report, an HEO. The team is fun, friendly and supportive. We are committed to creating a positive, motivating and inclusive working environment, one where every team member can develop themselves and their future career. We are looking for people who can make a positive contribution to our culture as well as what we deliver. This role would suit an experienced Grade 7 looking for a new challenge or an SEO who is ready for promotion with particularly strong skills in relevant areas and a commitment to develop the Department\xe2\x80\x99s approach to a complex area. Key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Developing and implementing a strategic engagement plan to build relationships with Other Government Departments and the overseas network to ensure new G2Gs deliver a range of strategic objectives. Leading the team\xe2\x80\x99s relationship with industry routinely and through established fora to promote public-private partnerships and bring in companies where relevant to increase the UK\xe2\x80\x99s competitiveness for G2G.
• Leading the team\xe2\x80\x99s governance approach \xe2\x80\x93 engaging with stakeholders both in the Department, and across government and the overseas network, to ensure they are consulted while still allowing timely decision making in a fast-moving environment.
• Prioritising and driving continuous improvement and innovative thinking to ensure G2G operations can adapt and meet a range of client requirements to stay competitive in a global market.
• Supporting and enabling the Pursuit team by pragmatically progressing approvals that will result in direct commercial outcomes for UK business. This will include engaging confidently with corporate functions in the department to allow for the timely consideration of opportunities.
• Overseeing the communications and engagements of the G2G team, including marketing approach, press releases and knowledge sessions with the wider Whitehall network.

There may be opportunities to travel in this role.

Person specification

Line Management Responsibility The Post holder will be responsible for line management of 1 x HEO (Higher Executive Office). Personal Attributes & Skills The role would be suited to an ambitious individual driven by a desire to work at the heart of the Government\xe2\x80\x99s international agenda and make an impact on a new and rapidly developing area of government policy. We are looking for:

• An excellent relationship-builder, with the ability to work across diverse teams to create dialogue with a range of stakeholders, facilitating delivery of multiple objectives.
• A confident communicator and influencer with the ability to shift stubborn views and \xe2\x80\x98find ways through\xe2\x80\x99 to enable delivery of key objectives and with a capability to engage effectively on challenging topics.
• A strong, responsive and adaptable leader who is comfortable working at pace and with ambiguity, can overcome setbacks and motivate those around them.
• A pro-active, self-starter who is creative and identifies opportunities to drive change.
• An effective manager who uses appropriate project and people management approaches to deliver despite competing deadlines and priorities.

Essential:

• Experience setting and driving engagement strategies to support the delivery of policy and/or programme objectives.
• Project and / or programme management capability, including understanding of governance and assurance processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience of successfully managing and delivering on multiple workstreams.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of working internationally.
• Recognised Project / Programme Management or wider qualification.
• Language skills (Spanish / French / Arabic).

Behaviours

We\'ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of \xc2\xa352,000, Department for Business and Trade contributes \xc2\xa314,040 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%

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

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. To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
• A Personal Statement explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria.

It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date though this is subject to change. In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a short oral presentation, details will be provided prior to your interview. This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment: Complete the \xe2\x80\x98Assistance required\xe2\x80\x99 section on the \xe2\x80\x98Additional requirements\xe2\x80\x99 page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the \'Contact point for applicants\' section. Candidate Support You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview. Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department. Further Information:

• A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
• 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.
• The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• 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. Any applicant who has 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.
• Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
• Please note \xe2\x80\x93 the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.

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 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
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• 
  Name :
  Simone Duberry
  Email :
  simone.duberry@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Recruitment team

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  Email :
  dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Further information

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners\xe2\x80\x99 Recruitment Principles.

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@businessandtrade.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