Economic Advisor Salary: Level 1 £55,392 – Level 3 £60,190 with an Analytical Profession Allowance
Trade Remedies Authority
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 24th November 2024
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1:1 Session: Igor Gavran, Head of Economics Unit is offering the opportunity for a 1:1 session to discuss about the role, ahead of the application closing date. Email Igor.Gavran@traderemedies.gov.uk if you would like to arrange one.
A great opportunity to join our highly regarded and well-respected team of analysts, investigators, lawyers and policy colleagues, who together play a central part in ensuring that the international trading environment is fair and free.
The Organisation:
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is one of the first public bodies to be set up to meet the new needs of the UK following its departure from the European Union. We are a growing organisation of over 150 people, headquartered in Reading – a stone’s throw away from Reading Station.
Our mission is to defend the UK economic interests against unfair trade practices such as dumping, trade-distorting subsidies and unforeseen surges in imports. We do this by investigating whether new trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries caused by unfair trading practices, making recommendations on appropriate measures to defend UK economic interests.
The work:
The Economic Interest Test (EIT) forms part of our process for investigating trade practices which may be causing injury to UK industry. We are required to conduct the EIT in almost all investigations and reviews where we recommend imposing or extending a remedy measure.
For examples of recent Economic Interest Tests, see E-bikes (TRA Investigations - Trade Remedies Service - GOV.UK (trade-remedies.service.gov.uk) and TRA Investigations - Trade Remedies Service - GOV.UK (trade-remedies.service.gov.uk)) and Corrosion Resistant Steels (CRS): TRA Investigations - Trade Remedies Service - GOV.UK (trade-remedies.service.gov.uk)
Job description
The role:
Reporting to the Head of Economics Unit, you will act as trusted authority on trade remedies-related analysis and lead on undertaking the Economic Interest Test (EIT) within an investigation. This will involve gathering data from a range of sources and considering the impact of a proposed trade remedy measure across a range of factors.
Your findings will help to produce evidence-based recommendations for the Secretary of State on whether the remedy measure is in the economic interest of the UK.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Lead on analytical aspects of investigations and reviews by providing expert advice to colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Use a range of tools and techniques to produce the analysis and evidence needed for effective and informed operational decision making (literature reviews, qual/quant analysis).
- Communicate your findings effectively through written, oral and visual presentation.
- Work collaboratively with other analysts to build and set appropriate standards and approaches for use of evidence and to evaluate risks.
- Manage team workstreams and build team capability within the team, supporting the development of junior colleagues and setting clear priorities and direction for the team.
- Work towards meeting strategic objectives and supporting colleagues on training and development.
- Support Investigation Case Team with tailoring questionnaires,, reviewing responses and triangulating lines of enquiry, and engaging with industry stakeholders to capture evidence of the impact of proposed remedies.
- May have line management responsibility for one or more Senior or Higher Executive Officers.
Note: As our organisation expands it’s casework and takes on new challenges, the precise scope and areas of responsibility of this role may evolve.
Person specification
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Economics (2:1 or above).
- Proven experience working as a professional Economist.
- Member of the Government Economic Service (GES) or willing to undertake membership within 12 months of appointment.
- Ability to undertake analysis to provide evidence-based recommendations, using quantitative and qualitative analysis to influence and challenge in a fast-moving policy and operational context.
- Ability to communicate analysis to non-specialists, so that the evidence is understood and used appropriately to support policy advice and decision-making.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the credibility and ability to build excellent collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in a diverse internationally focused area of work.
- Ability to take ownership of and lead on analytical work streams, with effective planning and prioritisation skills and the ability to work flexibly and handle high-profile cases.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and guide teams, setting direction and demonstrating commitment to development and progression.
Desirable Skills:
- Interest in, or knowledge of, trade policy, trade data and operating in an international trade context.
- Some knowledge of international trade and trade remedies in the WTO and/or EU context.
Qualifications
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Presentation / scenario-based presentation
Benefits
Please refer to the candidate pack attached for further information.
- Flexible/Hybrid Working: This role adopts our sector leading, needs-based approach to flexible/hybrid working, where you will be expected to work in the office a minimum of two days a month. Part-time/compressed working options are also available.
- Pension: access to a market-leading Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions around 29%.
- Annual Leave: 9 public/privilege holidays and 25 days’ annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ – and you can buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Support, tools and techniques for you to manage your health and wellbeing.
Useful Information for Existing Civil Servants:
Existing Civil Servants should note that working for the TRA, you will be employed as a public servant. This means:
- This vacancy is for a position in the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). TRA employees are not Civil Servants. Individuals applying for this role from the Civil Service are advised to review terms prior to accepting the offer. Key terms are outlined in the benefits section of this advert (these are not exhaustive). Individuals can also discuss with hiring managers and the TRA People Team on resourcing.enquiries@traderemedies.gov.uk.
- Your continuity of service for employment protection will start on the day you join us. We are not an employer of the Crown and therefore cannot recognise previous employment with the Civil Service for the purpose of qualifying for Employment Rights. An employee must have 2 years’ length of service with TRA before Employment Rights are recognised.
- If you are a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme, your membership and reckonable service will continue with us, providing there is no break between your Civil Service employment and your employment as a public servant with TRA.
- We will recognise the annual leave you have built up, up to a maximum of 30 days, and the sick pay entitlement taking account of your length of service in the Civil Service.
- If you choose to re-join the Civil Service at any point in the future, this will be according to the policies of the department you are joining following your resignation from TRA. You may also wish to be aware that under Exception 5 of the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, the re-employment of a former Civil Servant is possible within a maximum of five years of leaving the Civil Service, subject to qualifying criteria being met and depending on the policies of the department you are joining.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
How to Apply
Application:
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Shortlist:
The Panel will shortlist applications based on CV and Personal Statement.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift.
Interview:
The interview assessment will consist of a Presentation / scenario-based presentation followed by a Behaviour, Experience and Strength-based interview .
The behaviours that you will be assessed against at the interview are Making Effective Decisions, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing and Delivering at Pace.
Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.
Expected Timeline:
Closing Date: 24 November 2024.
Shortlist: Week commencing 25 November 2024.
Interviews: Week commencing 09 December 2024.
Offer: Week commencing 16 December 2024.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to TRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via TRArecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Igor Gavran
- Email : Igor.Gavran@traderemedies.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : TRArecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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