View Vacancy - European Intellectual Property Attaché (BEL22.407)
Our daily work rellies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage in many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their won talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution. The UK Mission to the European Union (UKMIS) is part of a world-wide network of nearly 270 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. we are looking for an European Intellectual Property Attaché, to integrate the Intellectual Property Office (IPO). IPO is an executive agency of the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The IPO is responsible for both the operational and policy aspects of intellectual property rights. It is also responsible for educating innovators and consumers about IP rights, the enforcement of IP rights and representing the UK’s IP system internationally including in Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
As the lead representative within Brussels and with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) network, the jobholder will lead on supporting the UK IPO to deliver its objectives within Europe. The role will serve to act as a conduit between the UK IPO and Brussels, focusing on cooperation and relationship building, enabling the UK to reshape its connections to the EU, and across the European region, working closely with UKMis posts to support and help shape current and future UK IP policy priorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Intellectual Property Office embraces and values diversity in all forms. We welcome and pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has on the work we do, and we promote equality of opportunity throughout the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from women, persons with protective characteristics, and applicants from a diverse background.
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- Basic knowledge and understanding of intellectual property rights and EU IP institutions.
- Fluency in French and/or German Languages.
This is a 24 month, fixed term, full-time contract for 5 working days (36.5 hours net) per week. The monthly gross salary for this position is € 7,421,34 (SEO) level. In addition, we offer an extensive salary package, which includes a 13th month, luncheon vouchers, pension scheme, optional hospitalisation insurance (subject to monthly employee contribution), reimbursement of public transport and a lot more. We offer more days of annual leave than the Belgian requirements.
You will have access to an extensive range of L&D offered globally by the FCDO, as well as more bespoke L&D opportunities provided through the mission, including around developing diplomatic influencing skills, understanding the EU institutions and to support career development. All staff are also expected to complete a small number of short mandatory courses on joining the mission.
Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Visa/passport requirements: Must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.