Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Global Issues Team, Political
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Paris is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s France Network including offices in Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE).
The British Embassy is looking for an EU Policy Officer to join the EU team, part of the wider Europe & Global Issues Section (EGIS). This is a cross-cutting role in a dynamic team that covers a wide range of thematic policy areas including economy, health, transport, development, science, education, energy and environment as well as institutions including the EU, G7, and G20. The successful candidate will support the Head of the EU team, focusing on monitoring implementation of UK-EU agreements (the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and the Withdrawal Agreement (WA)), reporting on France’s wider EU policy, and supporting other thematic policy areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience of EU policy-making and engaging with senior interlocutors. You will coordinate work across teams and be expected to work flexibly depending on changing priorities. Using your networks and understanding of French thinking, you will influence UK government policy-making at a time of strategic change for the UK as we build our post-EU exit relationship with one of our most important bilateral partners.
The France Network recognises the value a diverse workforce brings to our work, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. This is a varied agenda and we need a diverse skill set to help us deliver it. We are looking for a willingness to learn, passion for public policy and for finding creative solutions, and a collaborative approach. We actively encourage flexible working practices, so please feel free to discuss different working patterns with the recruiting line manager.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Reporting & Analysis: monitor and provide insightful reporting and analysis on France’s EU policy development within government, parliament, think tanks and civil society. The coming year will be a significant one, with French Presidential elections and France’s EU Council presidency in 2022;
- Engagement: provide strategic advice on how to engage and influence the French government, MPs and MEPs. Organise visits and video calls with UK officials/Ministers to create a meaningful dialogue on our future relationship;
- Engagement: develop and maintain a diverse network of contacts across government, political, academic and civil society spheres with an interest in France’s EU policy. Use this network to influence policy development and to provide insight to reporting;
- Coordination & building expertise: coordinate on EU policy engagement across the France Network ensuring colleagues are aware of the latest UK government policy positions. Build wider understanding of EU policy developments across the France Network and play an active role in the FCDO Europe Expertise network;
- Corporate: take on a corporate role among the many on offer, for example, in crisis preparedness, the green team, diversity & inclusion, social, and more.
- Fluency in French and English (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
- Graduate-level qualification;
- Excellent understanding of European institutions and politics;
- Excellent analytical and communications skills;
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills;
- Ability to work flexibly and across teams;
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
13 June 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
France
Paris
British Embassy
1
4,104 gross
2 August 2021
This is a full-time and permanent position.
All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20 ), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:
- Your application must be sent in English only.
- Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in France 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.
Please 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 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
Additional Information (due to Covid 19):
- You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
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Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
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Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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