Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Political Officer (Economics and Security) - DEN24352

Fuldtid

Permanent

Østbanegade 7, 2100 København Ø, Danmark

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ID: 2717841

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The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, 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. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Political Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Roles and responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be required to, with the guidance of the Head of Foreign and Security Policy:

Drive forward engagement on a range of policy areas including but not limited to economic policy and economic security, energy security, foreign policy and international relations, counter-terrorism and national security.

Use their understanding of Danish language, culture and society to proactively research and report relevant developments in Denmark, proposing ideas for joint activity or engagement.

Devise and deliver events and projects such as public lectures, workshops, expert visits that support achievement of objectives in key areas

Formulate and deliver impactful visits of UK government ministers and UK delegations to Denmark

Take a networked approach to your work engaging inclusively with Political Section and with relevant members of other Embassy teams to deliver across Embassy objectives

Identify and embrace opportunities to deliver joint work with colleagues covering similar portfolios in the British Embassy network in the Nordics and Baltics, and wider Europe, adding value through co-ordinated delivery and reporting

Play an active role in the life of the Embassy by contributing time to activities that enrich the Embassy community, whether learning and development, delivering social events or volunteering for a committee.

Be willing to flex and take on different responsibilities and policy areas as the situation demands.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate demonstrates:

Fluency in English and Danish is a pre-requisite, (minimum of a C2/C1 according to the CEFR*);

Minimum of a Bachelors level degree Economics or Economics related university qualification;

Minimum of 3 years experience within an Economics related role or other relevant work experience;

Deep understanding of Danish politics and society;

Excellent communications skills, coupled with strong writing skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Ideally you may also have:

Experience of working in a government or other public sector, think tank or university role;

Experience in international politics and/or diplomacy;

Experience in managing diverse and senior level relationships.

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 13 October 2024 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 35 Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia Country/Territory Denmark Location (City) Copenhagen Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency DKK Salary DKK 50,400 (monthly) Type of Salary monthly Start Date 1 January 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

What we offer:

This is a full-time, permanent contract subject to a 3-month probation period.

35 -hours working week with a focus on work-life balance,this role is primarily office-based. Flexible working of 1-2 days may be possible, subject to line manager agreement.

British Embassy Copenhagen offers a wide range of training and development opportunities , and we strongly encourage a culture of learning and development. You will be able to develop your communications skills, and access wider in-house training and funding for Learning & Development courses, in agreement with your line manager. You will have some opportunities to travel, including a familiarisation visit to London.

You will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to wider objectives and supporting a positive working environment.

Private health insurance.

A mix of Danish & British Public holidays .

Interested?

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