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Trade Policy
The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Trade Policy Officer and Delivery Lead on a fixed-term contract for one (1) year. There is a strong possibility of extension of the contract depending on performance and operational requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trade Policy team and the jobholder will work across the team to contribute to the successful delivery of trade policy objectives. This role will lead on the delivery and project management side of the team.
The jobholder will lead on delivering the UK trade policy project planning and logistical support. This will include the organisation and delivery of senior delegations from the UK of up to 80 people at a time. They will lead project delivery function across the Embassy and with London.
Sitting within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Policy Team, the jobholder will also be involved in trade policy work, including working closely with UK government colleagues and UK businesses.
The role suits those with an ability to form strong working relationships, build a joint vision, and consistently track delivery against that to support the delivery of the Department’s objectives.
Duties and responsibilities:
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, as this is a new and growing area of work. This also includes participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis.
Key behaviours required:
Eligibility:
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
11 February 2025
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
35
12 months
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
British Embassy
1
SAR
19,731
14 April 2024
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
*Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
This position is full-time, based on 35 hours per week. Normal working hours for the Embassy are from 08:00 to 15:00 from Sunday to Thursday, with core working hours from 10:00-15:00. Core working hours is the period of the day that employees are required to be at work. The working day outside of the core hours is a flexible period, which allows employees to choose when they work, subject to operational needs.
The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening and weekend); in this case, flexible working or time off in lieu to compensate will be planned. Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.
The successful candidate will be required to transfer their iqama under the Embassy’s sponsorship.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include with their online application form
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and
3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at 23:55 KSA local time on 11 February 2024.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Interviews are tentatively planned for the last week of February 2024. Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidate’s profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
Saudi Arabia
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