Market Access Officer (DBT) – Maternity Leave Cover (DEU24.132)

Job title:

Market Access Officer (DBT) – Maternity Leave Cover (DEU24.132)

Company

HM Government

Job description

1Are you interested in the policies and relationships that help trade grow?Do you thrive through delivering high-quality analytical work at pace?Would you like to make an impact in a fast-moving, high-profile international environment?The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is recruiting an exciting and demanding role to support our work on market access, based at the British Embassy in Berlin. The Market Access Officer position is full-time for a fixed term of 12 months, of 37.5 hours per week, to cover maternity leave. We expect the position to be available for 12 months; however, the period could be longer or shorter depending on the current job holder maternity leave dates.DBT’s mission is to improve market access for businesses, champion free and fair trade and encourage trade and investment between the UK and Germany. This is critical to our economies, supporting millions of jobs, driving economic growth, raising wages and improving living standard across the globe, whilst at the same time promoting wider goals – e.g. tackling climate change and improving economic security. For more information about DBT’s objectives, .About the position:The successful candidate will report to the Head of Trade Policy in Berlin and work closely with a range of expert colleagues in Germany. The role offers a combination of policy and analysis, business engagement and lobbying work and is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to develop a career in economic and trade policy.Our Market Access Officer will support UK businesses to make the most of trade opportunities between the UK and Germany, underpinning and prioritising this work with high quality analysis. The role holder will be required to maintain a network of external contacts in the German business and policy community, as well as serving as the focal point for market access work in DBT Germany’s own network of staff.What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?Focusing on UK-German bilateral trade, you will:Identify and tackle trade barriers: investigating potential solutions, and assembling the teams and contacts needed to resolve them.Coordinate market access work across DBT Germany’s in-country staff, supporting other teams and sector experts as required. Work with UK Government colleagues in London and Brussels to develop local and regional plans to improve market access. Monitor and report on developments in country, scan for potential barriers to trade (e.g. through proposed or new legislation or procedures), and assess impact on UK business interests. Build a network of internal and external stakeholders including within the business community to enable this. Contribute to broader investigations on proposed EU legislation impacting UK trade to Germany.Liaise with German stakeholders, updating them on changes to the UK regulatory environment, and maintain our business outreach network for this.Support broader teams as required, including, Ministerial visits, business outreach and engagement, as necessary, ensuring join up across the network. * Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Embassy (replace by Consulate-General if the ad is for the Consulates), including crisis work.The successful candidate will need to be politically aware, able to understand and interpret complex detail, be a good communicator, and enjoy working closely and collaboratively with a wider range of stakeholders in country teams, regionally and with London.The Germany Network and DBT are a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:Much scope for personal and professional development: Excellent networks and opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments;Strong offer for learning and development, including dedicated L&D days;An equal, diverse and engaged workplace;Opportunities to actively engage in corporate activities and initiatives in the Germany Network, such as Greening the Network, Germany Women’s Network, the Social Mobility Group, the Germany People Committee;Work-life balance;Performance related bonus.We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work.Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1Fluency in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR *) and good command of German especially reading skills (at least B1 level for CEFR *)University degree in relevant field of study (economics, political economy, business, social sciences, international relations etc.) or equivalent professional experience;Demonstrable analytical skills, the ability to make sense of complex information;Strong written and oral communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and networking skills;Ability to work well independently whilst using on own initiative;Proficient in MS Office 365 packages, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1Background in economic or trade policy or analysis;Previous or relevant experience working with business;Previous experience, or interest in, working on European affairs.Required behaviours 1Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working TogetherApplication deadline 117 April 2024Grade 1Executive Officer (EO)Type of Position 1Fixed TermWorking hours per week 137.5Duration of Post 112 monthsRegion 1Europe, Eastern Europe & Central AsiaCountry/Territory 1GermanyLocation (City) 1BerlinType of Post 1British EmbassyNumber of vacancies 11Salary Currency 1EURSalary 1€65,640 gross per annum rising to approx. €73,733 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay. (Salary is not negotiable)Start Date 11 June 2024Other benefits and conditions of employment 1This is a full-time, fixed-term position, of 37.5 hours per week, to cover maternity leave. We expect the position to be available for 12 months; however, the period could be longer or shorter depending on the current job holder maternity leave dates. €65,640 gross per annum rising to approx. €73,733 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay. (Salary is not negotiable).The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.The Germany Network and DBT are a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:

• Much scope for personal and professional development: Excellent networks and opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments;
• Strong offer for learning and development, including dedicated L&D days;
• An equal, diverse and engaged workplace;
• Opportunities to actively engage in corporate activities and initiatives in the Germany Network, such as Greening the Network, Germany Women’s Network, the Social
• Mobility Group, the Germany People Committee;
• Work-life balance;
• Performance related bonus.

Equal employment
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. DBT Europe and the FCDO Germany Network want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.Working for the Civil Service
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.Learning and DevelopmentThe British Embassy in Berlin has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff. The job holder will have access to a wide range of trade skills and trade policy training via the dedicated EU Learnng Hub as well as the FCDO Diplomatic Academy, with encouragement to undertake the Trade Practitioner Course.The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Embassy’s positive working environment.Additional information 1Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.Please be advised that the British Consulate General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicatesLevel C1 as proficiency level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.Level B1 is a independent user level where the person can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.For more information please click on the following link . Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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Job date

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:36:57 GMT

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