Political Attaché Internal Politics and Bilateral Strategy – Paternity cover (SWE24.163)

Job title:

Political Attaché Internal Politics and Bilateral Strategy – Paternity cover (SWE24.163)

Company

HM Government

Job description

1The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, because it’s the right thing to do, and it helps us all perform better. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden. You do not need to be British or have British citizenship to apply for this role.Main purpose of job:The purpose of this role is to provide relevant and timely analysis of Swedish politics to the UK government network, deliver analysis, reporting and lobbying on thematic policy areas and seek out opportunities for the UK to consolidate and strengthen ties with Sweden as we depart from the EU as part of the UK-Sweden Bilateral Strategy.What will you be expected to achieve?

• Maintain and build the embassy’s contacts and relationships with key political and societal figures to support understanding of the societal, regional, and political architecture that informs the Swedish system.
• Analyse and report on Swedish domestic politics, attending meetings with stakeholders across the political scene, civil society, think tanks and wider.
• Identify and build on opportunities for enhanced interaction between UK and Swedish political communities. Lobby and influence in line with UK government objectives on specific policy areas (to be determined in line with business demand and the skills and experience of the successful job holder).
• Assist the Second Secretary Political/Economic with delivering key elements of the UK/Sweden Bilateral Strategy. This will require working with trade, defence, tourism, political and consular teams in the Embassy and other relevant partners (e.g.: British Council) to identify opportunities to strengthen the bilateral relationship, and reach established and new target groups across Sweden.
• Actively contribute to and support the wider embassy’s needs flexibly. Support corporate objectives as needed, and contribute to embassy life (attending receptions, presenting, engaging in internal committees).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1Essential on arrival:

• Fluent level of English (C1 level) and Swedish (at least B level);
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to write clearly and concisely, and to persuade and influence orally;
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Swedish political system and society and good range of contacts;
• A caring and considerate team player;
• A self-starter with the ability to organise self and work effectively and think creatively;
• Good research and analysis skills;
• A good awareness of UK politics and global affairs;
• Flexibility to travel occasionally, including to the UK.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1Desirable:

• Relevant professional experience focussed on the Swedish Government, politics, systems, and political engagement;
• Experience working for national or local government, NGO, embassy, university, or an international organization;
• Experience of engaging diverse and senior level contacts.

Required behaviours 1Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big PictureApplication deadline 15 May 2024Grade 1Executive Officer (EO)Type of Position 1Full-time, Fixed TermWorking hours per week 140 h/weekDuration of Post 16 monthsRegion 1Europe, Eastern Europe & Central AsiaCountry/Territory 1SwedenLocation (City) 1StockholmType of Post 1British EmbassyNumber of vacancies 11Salary Currency 1SEKStart Date 11 July 2024Other benefits and conditions of employment 1This is a full-time 6-month Maternity/Paternity leave cover contract. The British Embassy staff can work two days per week at home in agreement with the line manager.The Embassy offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training and broader learning linked to the Diplomatic Academy.The Embassy is part of the Nordic and Baltic Network of British Embassies that work together to provide relevant learning opportunities including mentoring, work shadowing and more formal training programmes.All applicants should have the right to live and work in Sweden.The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.According to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, locally employed staff should either be Swedish citizens, EU citizens or permanent residents of any nationality registered in the population register when beginning their employment. Registration in the population register is not possible once employment has begun. For more information, please consult:The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearanceAdditional 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.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 Embassy 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 for more information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages click on the following link . Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is 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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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:54:24 GMT

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