Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
Intellectual Property Office
Main purpose of job:
As a representative of the Intellectual Property Office of the UK (IPO) in SE Asia (based in Singapore), the jobholder will lead the UK’s trade and business engagement on IP issues across this dynamic region. IP outreach, engagements and dedicated support for UK business in the region has increased substantially following the UK’s departure from the European Union. This role is the focal point for that effort.
This will involve working closely with UK government colleagues, governments across SE Asia, UK businesses and industry associations. It will mean being one of the British High Commission’s experts on IP, raising awareness of IP issues across the UK government’s SE Asia network and advising UK businesses on IP matters in SE Asia.
The post holder will report to the D6(L) SE Asia IP Attaché and will be working to ensure a coherent approach to the UK’s engagement in SE Asia on intellectual property; and managing projects that support this engagement. This will involve targeting activities to specific markets and sectors, which will have the maximum impact.
Main Duties:
Delivering the UK’s IP Strategy for SE Asia
- Act as one of the IPO’s representatives in SE Asia – Build relationships with businesses, policy makers and relevant stakeholders in SE Asia. Enable UK businesses to formulate and execute strategies to effectively capitalise on their business’ intellectual property in the region.
- Deliver the business elements of the UK’s International Strategy on IP – Support the delivery of the UK’s International Strategy on IP and IP-related issues in SE Asia working closely with the D6 Attaché (SE Asia), spotting new and emerging trends, particularly those that relate to business requirements, and drive implementation of those elements of the strategy.
- Strategic partnership development – Identify opportunities and facilitate the strengthening of links for strategic partnerships between the UK and SE Asian countries on IP-related initiatives.
- Lead on senior IP visits – Lead on organising and coordinating IP-related visits to the UK by overseas counterparts from SE Asia, and visits to SE Asia by UK Ministers and IPO officials.
Lead on IP support to UK business
- IP advice to business – Lead for the IPO team in providing informed advice on IP issues to UK businesses operating, or wishing to operate, in SE Asia. Provide regular and bespoke support to UK business on their IP issues, which we anticipate will increase substantially following UK’s departure from the European Union
- Lead representation at IP business events – Represent IPO on business related engagement, including at trade fairs, business events and receiving UK business delegations in Singapore.
- Develop electronic publications on IP matters in SE Asia including monitoring and communicating relevant IP developments affecting UK businesses.
- IP trade policy advice – Provide IP advice to UK government in relation to IP aspects of trade policy for the SE Asia region
- Strong knowledge of IP policy, process, administration and legal frameworks within SE Asia. At least 5 years’ IP or IP-related work experience required.
- Experience of working directly with both governments and businesses.
- The regional nature of the role means effective self-management and prioritisation, and the ability to operate relatively independently, are critical.
- Strong strategic thinking, communicating, influencing, problem-solving, and judgment skills. Effective stakeholder and customer relationship management is essential.
- Knowledge of the SE Asian IP business environment is essential.
- Familiarity with UK/EU IP policies helpful but not essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong industry and government relations skill
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
30 December 2020
C5 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
37.5
10 months
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Singapore
British High Commission
1
8,265
15 April 2021
14 February 2022
We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 8, 265 per month and annual wage supplement [an additional 2 months’ salary paid out in December each year], 23-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata and insurance plan.
Due to the Government of Singapore’s measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including safe distancing and travel restrictions, we are only able to accept applications from those currently resident in Singapore. The successful applicant will likely be required to work from home until safe distancing measures are relaxed.
BHC Singapore offers time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.
Normal working hours are 37.5 per week: 8.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday.
British High Commission Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not shortlisted, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
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