Policy Attaché (BEL24.273)
HM Government
Who are we?Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.The British Embassy in Brussels is part of a world-wide network of nearly 270 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are now looking for a Policy Attaché.This varied and exciting position will play a key role in the political team at the British Embassy Brussels. You will engage and report on priority areas of interest to the UK such as economic and social issues, and aspects of Justice and Home Affairs including rights of UK citizens under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, mobility and visas. You will work flexibly in the political team to respond to the latest developments and events, and will lead engagement on bilateral health and education cooperation, as priorities dictate.Main purpose of job:This role provides the opportunity to work on a range of portfolios across an important bilateral relationship. For the first 6 months you will lead on Justice and Home Affairs to cover a maternity leave gap; together with the Justice and Home Affairs Support Officer you will monitor and analyse developments in Belgian policy on areas such as asylum, migration, border security and criminal justice.Your long-term focus will then be supporting the Economics and Prosperity lead, helping to understand Belgium’s economic situation. You will monitor media reports and engage public and private sector contact to inform analysis of the way in which economics affects political decision making. You will also provide report and engage as required on aspects of Belgian social affairs (for example, gender, inclusion) and develop aspects of bilateral cooperation in areas such as health and education, as priorities dictate.Citizens rights is an important part of this role. You will build your knowledge of the Belgian rules and regulations which govern the rights of British citizens who live in Belgium, ensuring that our public guidance is up-to-date and accurate.Across your priorities you will need to build networks, balance priorities and understand the political context for your work, all focused on the end result of producing high quality written work in English which helps policy makers to understand the Belgian system, and identify risks and opportunities.You will make a tangible impact on strengthening cooperation between the UK and Belgium, including through organising visits, and your work will inform policy making in London. You will be able to drive some areas of work whilst keeping a watching brief on others. The focus of your efforts between different aspects of your brief will vary according to priorities at that time, to be agreed with your manager.You will demonstrate professional working behaviours and be a role model for other staff, making a positive contribution to the embassy as a whole. You will be comfortable in representing the mission in external meetings, including with government officials at the appropriate level.You will be working in a friendly and supportive team, alongside colleagues with a wide range of experiences. So whilst you will be given plenty of freedom to succeed, you will be working in nurturing environment with plenty of guidance and support.Roles and responsibilities:
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Required behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working TogetherApplication deadline4 August 2024GradeExecutive Officer (EO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week36.25RegionEurope, Eastern Europe & Central AsiaCountry/TerritoryBelgiumLocation (City)BrusselsType of PostBritish EmbassyNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyEURSalary5,375.38Start Date7 October 2024Other benefits and conditions of employmentThis is a permanent full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week.The monthly gross salary for this position is €5,375.38, Executive Officer (EO) level. In addition, we offer an extensive salary package, which includes a 13th month, luncheon vouchers, pension scheme, optional hospitalisation insurance (subject to monthly employee contribution), reimbursement of public transport and a lot more. We offer more days of annual leave than the Belgian requirements.Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.Passport: officers are expected to be in possession of a passport due to the possibility that they may be asked to undertake business travel.Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium 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.Additional informationPlease 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 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 position.*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please 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.
€5375.38 per month
Bruxelles
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:55:53 GMT
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