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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Main purpose of job:
This role is at the heart of the British Office’s trade and investment section, supporting bilateral commercial relations between the UK and Taiwan. This person will be the heart of the department, supporting the directors, leading on corporate matters and lending a hand across our most high-profile projects.
The Trade and Investment section is part of the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The team supports both Taiwanese and British companies across a range of high-profile industry sectors and contributes directly to both economies.
This is a new role to support DBT Taipei to carry out key business functions. The role will directly support both the (i) Director of Trade and Investment Taipei and (ii) Deputy Director of Trade and Investment Taipei deliver their objectives.
We are looking for a reliable, organised people person who enjoys working in an international team environment and that will thrive in our busy and fast-paced office, while supporting an ambitious team. The ideal candidate will be someone who is comfortable working with senior staff, collaborating with others and has a very strong attention to detail.
The role will be varied, from leading on major events to working on the budgets. It will utilise a variety of skills and allow you to carve out some areas of specialty.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) operates in 108 countries. Establishing new relationships around the globe, DBT promotes UK trade to ensure the UK takes advantage of the huge opportunities open to us, securing and improving economic well-being, stability, and helping to create tens of thousands of jobs. His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC), based in Singapore, is responsible for Trade and Investment work in the APAC region. With over 280 staff over 14 markets, DBT APAC is a fast-paced, and exciting place to work.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
Brief readout and actions from each meeting, with timeline and lead allocated.
Performance & Delivery Support:
Core operational and business functions:
Visits Lead:
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
None. Opportunity to bid for funding for projects and travel.
Language requirements:
Language: English & Mandarin
Level of language required: Fluent (spoken/written)
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
7 August 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Asia Pacific
Taiwan
Taipei
British Office
1
TWD
TWD 76,143
30 September 2024
The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Working at the British Office Taipei will give you an excellent opportunity to develop professionally. You will be given considerable autonomy to own your portfolio of work, empowered by managers to build professional networks at senior levels in partner organisations, reporting to seniors and with opportunities to prioritise your own development. Working with the British Office is an excellent way for ambitious people to make a mark quickly and establish their brand in areas of high policy and commercial importance.
We offer:
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Jobholder is entitled to access all learning and development opportunities available for the job grade EO which includes FCDO Diplomatic Academy as well as competence-based training at post.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Office are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Taiwan employment law. Candidates must have the correct permit to work in Taiwan in order to apply.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain correct permit to work or work authorisation in Taiwan in order to apply. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Working patterns:
Working patterns:
British Office Taipei has a strong commitment to work/life balance. Standard office hours are 9.00-17.00 with flexi-hours possibility within the opening hours 8.30-18.30. We also have mobile technology and offer hybrid working with remote working days to be agreed with line managers.
Your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
Please check the application centre regularly for any update on your application.
Taipei
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