Deputy Director (Mktg & Rec)
Aston University - Birmingham
£58,225 to £67,468 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are looking for a dynamic and commercially focused Deputy Director (Marketing & Student Recruitment), with extensive experience in delivering HE marketing, to lead our student marketing and recruitment activity and deliver our ambitious student recruitment targets. With responsibility for generating an annual student recruitment income target of over £80m, you will develop and implement an insight-led, omni-channel marketing and recruitment strategy spanning domestic and international markets. You will lead teams covering market research, UK recruitment and outreach, paid media and campaigns, international and omnichannel marketing, CRM and conversion. This is a high-profile leadership role, working closely with senior colleagues across our university to deliver an excellent prospect and applicant journey and maximise applications, conversion and enrolments across multiple markets, whilst successfully communicating the Aston brand. You will champion a data-driven, customer-first culture, using market insight, innovation and digital marketing to drive applications, enrolments and return on investment. You will have a track record of improving lead generation, conversion, processes and customer journeys within a large university setting. Experience in developing high performing teams is essential, and you will be someone who thrives under pressure, with the ability to articulate a clear vision and motivate others to achieve it. We are seeking an experienced senior marketing leader with a strong track record of leading large, multi-disciplinary teams, delivering student recruitment growth and achieving financial targets. You will bring substantial expertise across the marketing mix, including CRM, advertising, brand, market research and digital marketing, alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build high-performing teams. This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. What we offer: Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers. Great family friendly policies. On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here. Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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Deputy Director, Priority Events?
Government Recruitment Service - Birmingham
£86,000 to £117,800 a year
PermanentFull time
Business Intelligence and Engagement (BIE) Directorate sits within BIST's Business Group and plays a central role in the government’s efforts to drive business growth and investment. We are a dynamic, multidisciplined team working across the breadth of DBT’s priorities to ensure good business engagement, share intelligence, and co-create policy. This includes: Driving a high-quality approach to business engagement across government Providing business intelligence and business sentiment data to inform policy-making and make government more responsive, including through our Strategic Companies Insights Tool (SCIT) Responding to special situations and economic shocks to support companies in distress Delivering high-profile reputationally important events for No.10, Ministers and across government Leading BIST's Emergency Response function to respond to crises Ensuring strategic coherence across Business Group, ensuring the DG area operates with clarity and consistency, and through the Sectors Briefing Hub, responding to over 50% of BIST’s correspondence This role leads delivery of BIST's highest profile reputationally important events. You will work closely with BIST Ministers, No.10, the Office for Investment and colleagues across the Department, to showcase the UK’s world-leading innovators and entrepreneurs and support the Prime Minister’s growth agenda. Working across government, you will deliver a highly professional event experience for UK and global businesses – from the International Investment Summit to Davos - developing clear themes and narratives for each event, and demonstrating how the government is partnering with business to create jobs, drive investment, and improve living standards across the UK. The role is expected to commence 31/03/2027. Candidate Information Call The hiring manager for this position; Tim Stern, will be hosting a virtual call for any interested applicants to discuss the role and answer any questions. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process. This will be held via Microsoft Teams on 21/09/2026 at 10:00-11:00 (UK time). Please click here for the meeting link. Lead an award‑winning, multidisciplinary team of 16, directly managing two Grade 6 leaders responsible for distinct workstreams. Set strategic direction for BIST and No.10 ministerial events, overseeing their planning, delivery and evaluation in a fast‑paced, complex environment, grounded in a strong understanding of audiences. Provide visible, senior leadership across the Department - engaging at the highest levels, inspiring teams, and ensuring resources are prioritised to deliver organisational objectives. Lead with strong strategic judgement and political awareness, quickly assessing the landscape, maintaining clear long‑term direction, and enabling the team to respond effectively to emerging priorities at pace. Build and sustain trusted relationships with Ministers, Special Advisers, senior officials and industry partners, influencing at the highest levels to deliver impact. Oversee event delivery through the Department’s events management company, managing contracts, engaging at board level, and acting as Senior Responsible Officer for key events as required. Contribute as an active member of the Business Intelligence and Engagement Leadership Team, sharing responsibility for directorate performance, culture and the development of people. Shape the Department’s Events Engagement Strategy, ensuring coordination across BIST, including the use of AI and digital technologies. Lead financial oversight of the events portfolio, developing robust business cases, ensuring value for money, and identifying opportunities for sponsorship and partnership. Champion professional standards in event delivery, invest in capability across the directorate, and represent BIST in cross‑government forums to advance strategic priorities and external relationships.
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Security Assurance Manager
ISS Facilities Services - B37 7YB
HybridPermanentFull time
Security Assurance Manager Contract: Government Location: Birmingham, B37 7YB Hours of work: 40 Contract Type: Permanent We are looking for a Security Assurance Manager to join ISS in a senior technical assurance role, responsible for setting standards and driving compliance across electronic security systems within a major UK Government facilities management contract. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting one of the UK's largest and most complex contracts, ensuring security systems remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. This is a hybrid, home-based position with regular travel to customer sites throughout the UK, typically 2-3 days per week, carrying out audits, inspections and assurance activities. Occasional attendance at the Stoke or Birmingham offices may also be required. Job Description As the technical authority for electronic security systems, you will work closely with operational teams, clients, contractors and key stakeholders to provide expert guidance, governance and assurance across a diverse portfolio of security technologies. Key Responsibilities Act as the subject matter expert for electronic security systems. Lead security compliance audits, inspections and assurance reviews across customer sites nationwide. Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards, client requirements and governance frameworks. Develop and maintain security strategies, policies, procedures and technical standards. Provide technical guidance and support to operational teams, account managers and senior stakeholders. Review security system designs, maintenance strategies and asset lifecycle plans. Monitor contractor performance and drive corrective actions to improve compliance and service delivery. Investigate system failures, vulnerabilities and security incidents, ensuring effective resolutions are implemented.
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Data Manager - Rectification
Lloyds Banking Group - Birmingham, West Midlands
£67,000 to £74,400 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
JOB TITLE: Data Manager - Rectification SALARY: £67,000 - £74,400 LOCATIONS: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hove, Leeds, Manchester, Halifax or Newport HOURS: Full-time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites About this opportunity Love solving problems and making a real difference? Join a team that uses data to uncover what went wrong, understand the root cause, and deliver better outcomes for our customers. The team plays a vital role in sourcing, analysing and developing data using SQL/SAS to accurately and efficiently identify customers affected by problems and calculating any refunds required in line with procedures and controls. We're always learning and sharing our knowledge through each project and look for ways to standardise re-usable activities. We aim to make processes straight forward and are empowered to challenge thinking and behaviours to enable the business to adapt and evolve, addressing real customer problems when it matters. While this is a Data Manager role, it's focused on leading complex rectification projects and driving outcomes rather than people management. You'll work across teams to shape solutions, influence decisions and deliver customer impact, About us Join us and, as well as making a difference to customers, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career where you're free to be yourself. Great colleagues, transforming workspaces, hybrid working and a wide variety of career opportunities - you'll find them all here. Your accountabilities will include : Leading (and undertaking) the data analysis for the rectification, reporting progress, risks and issues at key forums. You may also plan and prioritise work across a small portfolio of rectifications Using advanced data techniques to identify and calculate the customer impact of rectifications. Providing insightful information and advice to guide business decisions Driving continuous improvement of processes, tools and techniques and inputting into the future approach of the customer rectification journey Mentoring more junior analysts to improve their capabilities, you may also manage a small team of junior analysts. What you'll need: Advanced coding using at least one of SQL and SAS Coaching and mentoring others Using written and verbal communications skills to present complex data issues to non-technical audiences Understanding of approaches to ensure high quality and reliable outputs Working collaboratively with non-technical colleagues to understand customer problems and defining data solutions And any experience of these would be really useful: Integrating and analysing data from multiple sources to solve complex business problems Python for data analysis, automation or process improvement Working with BigQuery and data platforms within Google Cloud Using AI-powered tools to accelerate development and improve efficiency If you're really curious about this role, don't wait too long to apply! If we get a lot of interest, we may close the advert early, and we wouldn't want you to miss out. About working for us Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: * A generous pension contribution of up to 15% * An annual performance-related bonus * Share schemes including free shares * Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping * 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top * A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies Ready to start growing with purpose? Apply today.
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Senior Procurement Manager
National Highways - Birmingham
£54,180 to £64,120 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About the job Do you want to be part of an award-winning team delivering cutting-edge digital services and technology procurement? National Highways has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager to join our Digital Services Procurement Team and help shape how we deliver our Digital Roads programme and wider digital, data and technology strategy. This is your chance to build a rewarding career within one of only 17 organisations globally to achieve the CIPS Platinum Award for Procurement Excellence. You'll develop specialist category expertise while delivering innovative procurement solutions, building strategic supplier partnerships and creating real value for the organisation. You'll be part of a collaborative and highly engaged team that places real value on flexibility, wellbeing and professional development. We support hybrid working, encourage open and supportive ways of working, and create an environment where people can learn from one another, share ideas and grow. With access to category-specific support, training and development opportunities, you'll be able to grow your commercial expertise while contributing to some of National Highways' most important digital and technology programmes. Based at one of our main procurement offices (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Bedford or Guildford), you'll spend 40% of your working week office-based, with the remainder worked remotely. If you're looking for a role where you can build strong relationships, contribute ideas and make a real impact, while developing your career in a flexible and supportive environment, this could be the next step in your procurement career! You will: Lead the development and delivery of category strategies across digital services and technology procurement, ensuring commercial solutions support National Highways' strategic digital ambitions and deliver measurable value. Take ownership of the full category management lifecycle, including market analysis, supplier engagement, sourcing activity, contract award and ongoing commercial performance management. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business, translating complex digital and technology requirements into innovative procurement strategies and market approaches. Drive commercially robust procurement activities in compliance with relevant regulations, leading complex sourcing exercises, negotiations and contract variations that support critical digital programmes. Work collaboratively with procurement, legal and contract management specialists to deliver successful outcomes, manage risk effectively and maximise value from supplier partnerships. Stay ahead of emerging technology, market developments and legislative changes, using your insight to continuously improve category strategies and strengthen National Highways' position within the digital services marketplace. About you Good understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, together with knowledge of the legislation and governance that underpin the procurement environment, including Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015. Experience of market analysis and supplier engagement, using insight to support business requirements and procurement outcomes. Experience developing procurement strategies and tender documentation, including ITTs and RFQs. Knowledge and use of various contracting models. Professional procurement qualification (such as CIPS) or demonstrate willingness to work towards. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across a range of business functions. About us Delivery is a huge collective exercise, with collaboration between Business Services Directorate (BSD) and every other part of the business. Getting it right means success for us all. Our remit in BSD is very broad - and there is a lot to do. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Planned Investment Manager / Surveyor
Clarion Housing Group - B3 3LP
£46,449 to £57,284 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Location: Birmingham – Lombard House Salary: £46,449.00 - £57,284.00 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent We’re seeking an experienced Planned Investment Manager/Surveyor to lead delivery of Clarion’s Planned Asset Investment Programme. Working with our Tier 1 partnering contractor, you’ll deliver a programme of works primarily across the Midlands and work within a team covering a significantly larger area. You’ll be responsible for developing, validating, and delivering the planned programme within a defined area, ensuring a strategic and value-for-money approach. You’ll work closely with internal teams and residents, providing clear updates on plans, progress, and outcomes, and ensuring alignment with Property Services and Asset Strategy. In partnership with contractors, you’ll undertake stock condition surveys to inform programme scope and carry out site inspections before, during, and after works to ensure quality, compliance, and commercial control, including monthly valuations. You’ll have proven experience delivering planned investment programmes, strong contract management skills, and a solid understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. Strong commercial experience is essential, including budget control, forecasting, and risk management. Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. Not sure who we are and what we do? Click ‘apply’ to visit our website where you can dive in and find out more about us and the benefits we offer. Closing Date: 30th September 2026 at midnight. With hybrid working, base locations across England, and flexible working arrangements, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for; the role is hybrid with a base at our Lombard House offices in Birmingham, but a significant amount of time will be spent working in the field, including travel across the region and occasional visits to other Clarion offices, with applicants also expected to cover schemes in other areas as required. This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance. At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI. Please visit our website to view your guide to using AI during your recruitment process. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.
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Project Manager - Data & Analytics
Experis - Birmingham, West Midlands
£450 to £495 a day
HybridContractFull time
Role Title: Project Manager - Data & Analytics Location: Birmingham (3 days onsite is mandatory) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months Pay rate: up to 495 per day umbrella only Role summary Project Manager with 10-12 years of experience to manage delivery of DAF/DAO initiatives end-to-end, coordinating across IHUB technology delivery and business stakeholder groups, ensuring governance, control, and on-time execution. Key responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end project plan, milestones, dependencies, and delivery schedule (including SIT/UAT and release readiness). Drive day-to-day execution: backlog/plan alignment, delivery cadence, and cross-team coordination (IHUB + Finance/Risk stakeholders). Establish and run governance: project reporting, steering updates, and clear tracking of progress, risks, issues, decisions, and actions (RAID). Manage scope, change control, and delivery risks to protect timelines and outcomes. Coordinate key delivery events (planning, workshops, sprint ceremonies as applicable) and ensure stakeholders are aligned on outcomes and timelines. Track delivery status and produce concise updates on progress, risks/issues, and next steps; drive actions to closure. Ensure delivery artefacts and documentation are maintained to agreed standards and auditability expectations. Required experience / skills (high level) Proven delivery experience as a Project Manager in data, technology, or change initiatives within banking/financial services. Strong stakeholder management across business and technology teams, including senior stakeholders. Strong planning, dependency management, and RAID management discipline. Comfortable working in Agile and/or hybrid delivery environments; able to coordinate across multiple teams/markets. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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Senior Procurement Manager - Public Sector
Informed Recruitment Limited - Birmingham, West Midlands
£50,000 to £55,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements. You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records. Must Have A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts. Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23. Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts. Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamics purchasing systems. A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment. MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of. Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes. Experience working for or with a procurement consortium. Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud. Experience of line managing direct reports MS Office proficiency. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
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Band 6 Deputy Team Manager North unplanned. | Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust - Birmingham
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested*** Advert – Band 6 Deputy Team Manager North unplanned team The post holder will be expected to work multi professionally, support other team member’s roles and contribute to the future development of the service. As a senior nurse you will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, the ability to manage change in clinical practice and processes. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to independently make sound clinical and leadership judgement and regularly supervise the workload of junior colleagues. We are looking for people who are innovative, forward thinking, flexible and have strong leadership qualities. • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical practice. • Excellent communication Analytical skills and a problem solving approach IT literate • Awareness of the complex needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population. • Leadership and interpersonal qualities. • Effective time management • Excellent organisational/ prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines, often working with sensitive or contentious information within varying environments. • Ability to demonstrate knowledge and implementation of NHS access targets. • Understanding and knowledge of finance and performance management. IMPORTANT • Please ensure you check yourTRAC account regularlyas this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process. • Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees includingBUSINESS EMAIL ADDRESS, telephone contact details and postal address Be Part of Our Team... Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands. If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Priority will be given to applicants who possess the District Nurse qualification or who are currently working towards this. We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated nurses to join our teams; we provide integrated care to patients throughout Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust so the ideal candidate must be highly mobile and are able to travel throughout the City’s Boundaries. The ideal candidates must be a good communicator, team player and have sound clinical knowledge being able to work independently and as part of a team. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Deputy Director for Trade Analysis, Project Delivery and Support
Government Recruitment Service - Birmingham
£86,000 to £86,000 a year
PermanentFull time
These are key leadership roles within the EU and International Trade Directorate. You will be working closely with your co-Deputy Director to lead the Trade Analysis, Project Delivery and Support team (TAPS). TAPS is a multi-disciplinary team covering the analytical, project management, business management and SCS private office diary support functions. We are looking for an experience analyst and highly visible leader, capable of leading and developing a high performing team as well as providing expert analytical advice on trade issues to Ministers and senior officials. EUIT works to ensure that the UK’s trade policy, trade agreements and international and multilateral relationships deliver Defra’s environmental, climate change, food, farming, fisheries and biosecurity objectives. We do this in a range of ways, including representing Defra’s interests in UK trade negotiations and leading multilateral engagement at the World Trade Organization. We also lead work on exports to ensure UK producers and businesses can get the most out of these deals. This our key priorities include negotiations with the EU to secure a Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement, to enable agri-food products to move more easily between the UK and EU. Within EUIT, the TAPS team has a multi-faceted role with responsibilities spanning the provision of high-quality advice and analysis on trade policy, providing project management expertise and support across all policy areas of the directorate and ensuring the smooth running of the directorate through its business management function. The overarching aim is to ensure that policy development is made in a structured and well evidenced manner. You will be expected to: Co-lead the team with your co-DD by developing a strong vision for the team which has the capabilities and skills to deliver current and future objectives. Confidently provide expert analytical advice on Defra’s trade interests to Ministers and senior officials. Proactively shape the ways of working across the team, Defra and across Government to ensure that policy development is made in a structured and well evidenced manner. Directly line manage 2-3 grade 6s and provide support to all five G6s as and when needed (e.g. on occasions when your co-DD isn’t working) Provide leadership across the whole team, but with particular focus on trade policy analysis in support of bilateral and multilateral negotiations (tariffs, rules of origin provisions), the impact of international events on global and UK commodity markets, trade modelling and trade statistics, and standards in trade. Actively contribute to the Cross-Government trade analyst community, helping to continually improve the capability and professionalism of the UKs trade analysis profession and helping strengthen collaborative working between departments. Be an active member of the EUIT Leadership Group, proactively contributing to the leadership of the wider directorate.
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