Bandar Seri Begawan
Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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Main Purpose of Job: This is an exciting opportunity to join the British High Commission’s Economic and Trade Team. Economic growth is at the heart of the UK Government’s economic strategy and international trade partnerships are key to success. To advance the UK’s international trade partnership agenda, the UK’s Department for Business & Trade (DBT) supports UK businesses to invest, grow and export. As a Trade and Investment Manager, you will have the opportunity to take forward our work to develop more trade and investment partnerships for the UK in Brunei, stimulating trade and investment flows between innovative British and Bruneian partners (see www.gov.uk/DBT). You will be a key member of our diverse and inclusive British High Commission team, which works to maintain our strong bilateral relationship with Brunei and deliver our wider goals as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner and a new member of the CPTPP. As part of the High Commission’s Chancery Team, you will lead on shaping and delivering trade elements of our Country Business Plan, and develop and deliver projects and events with initiative and drive. This year marks a significant year for the UK as it joins the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. You will work hand in hand with the DBT team regionally and in London identify trade and investment opportunities, providing relevant details on Brunei’s business ecosystem. Reporting to the Head of Economics, you will be part of the Economics and Trade Team, with support from the Director for Trade and Investment based in Malaysia. The job will involve supporting trade promotion activities, including Trade Missions, UK Ministerial visits and VIP delegations, providing advice on trade policy in Brunei, working with a wide range of stakeholders from the public and private sector, creating strong network of contacts and maintaining a client and project database. The job will also require you to provide basic market analysis and guidance on doing business in Brunei to UK companies. The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future. The work will be varied and sometimes fast paced. The successful candidate will be a dynamic self-starter with a high degree of initiative and the ability to juggle priorities. We are looking for someone proactive with great people skills. A background in trade or government is an advantage but more important is a proactive mindset and a passion for building partnerships. The role offers excellent scope for personal and professional development.
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Experience and/or qualifications in one of the following: business development, relationship management or government industry associations. |
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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21 October 2024
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
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24 months
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Asia Pacific
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Brunei Darussalam
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Bandar Seri Begawan
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British High Commission
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BND
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3,400
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monthly
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16 December 2024
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Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British High Commission is committed to supporting staff development. You will have access to an extensive range of in-house training opportunities, mostly on-line, as part of the wider Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office learning and development package. Some travel to regional conferences or training can be expected and there may be the opportunity for a visit to the UK as part of your learning and development.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks and local labour requirements. Staff who are locally recruited by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Working patterns:
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30
Friday 08:00 – 12:00
We encourage staff to work flexibly to suit their own personal needs in parallel to the requirements of the job. Some aspect of the role will need you to be in the office at certain times. We provide a laptop and phone for use outside of the High Commission and when travelling.
In crisis/emergency situations work as required to support the response (sometimes on a shift pattern working unsociable hours)
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.
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Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
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”.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Foreign Nationals, with assistance from the High Commission, must be able to obtain a permit to work in Brunei in order to apply.
Visa/Passport Requirement: No specific requirement/holds or must be able to secure a local work permit
Security Clearance: Official
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, 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.
The UK and Brunei celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations this year. The long-standing friendship between our countries is underpinned by our shared history, our close education ties and strong government-to-government and people-to-people links. Defence ties are of particular significance, with Brunei Darussalam hosting British Forces Brunei, supporting security and prosperity in the region. In 2021 the UK became an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, and the UK and Brunei launched a Strategic Dialogue. The last three years has seen our bilateral relationship become ever closer and the British High Commission has increased in staff numbers due to the broadening work areas – this is an exciting time to join our mission. August 2024 sees the arrival of our new High Commissioner – our first female Head of Mission and you will have a key role in supporting her to settle in. You will also have the opportunity to determine the shape and ways of working of the Executive Office with her. The EA is a pivotal role within the High Commission – you will be at the centre of the action and will make an important contribution to the running of the office. Our style is very inclusive; the High Commissioner and the High Commission team will value your opinions and ideas.
The British High Commission is a “happy, high performing and creative” team. We expect all staff to actively demonstrate respect, kindness and cultural sensitivity. We are inclusive, we get to know each other, and value our diversity and the contribution we each bring. We are fair, act with integrity, and tackle inequality and unacceptable behaviour.
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