Global Trade Policy Advisor
6 days ago
The Department for Business and Trade is seeking a highly skilled Global Trade Policy Advisor to join its Investment Team.
About the RoleThis exciting opportunity will involve supporting negotiations and policy development in multilateral organisations, including the OECD, WTO, and UNCITRAL.
Key Responsibilities- Develop evidence-based investment trade policy, considering UK experience from recent negotiations and trends in wider international practice.
- Contribute to strategies for multilateral negotiations, working closely with other teams throughout the Department and beyond.
- Support the team in formal and informal discussions with other countries, bilaterally and multilaterally.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across HMG to facilitate collaboration in policy development between departments and teams.
- Support engagement with key stakeholders within and outside government, ensuring that insights feed into UK trade policy and negotiations.
- Produce briefing for ministers and senior officials, drawing input from across the Investment Team and the wider Department.
- Persuasive and influential communication skills.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to compile, assimilate, distil, interpret, and present evidence and options, drawing upon experts as appropriate.
- Resilience and adaptability, particularly when working with ambiguity.
- An understanding and appreciation of the requirement to provide timely, honest, objective, and impartial advice in the Civil Service.
The salary for this role is £32,858 per annum. Additionally, the Department for Business and Trade contributes £9,518 towards your membership in the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
You will also have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role, flexible working options, and an inclusive work environment.
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