View Vacancy - Europe Economic Partnership Programme Officer (ESP22.458)
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. The British Embassy in Spain is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now recruiting for the position of Europe Economic Partnerships Support Officer, based in Madrid. This is an opportunity to play a formative role in establishing an effective European Economic Partnerships Programme across the FCDO’s European network of embassies. The European Economic Partnerships Programme aims to develop deeper economic partnerships with European partners, and to identify and secure business wins that benefit the UK. Priorities will likely include energy security and clean growth, new and emerging technologies, and sustainable finance. You do not need to be an expert in these fields, and will be fully supported in your role. Based in Madrid, and integrated into the Economic & Public Policy Team, you will work to the Madrid Deputy Team Leader, Europe Economic Partnerships Programming. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Europe Strategy and Expertise Department of the FCDO, based in London, and our network of embassies in Europe, to support effective implementation of a range of high impact projects, in line with programming best practice. Roles and responsibilities:
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This is an (AO) grade, full-time contract within a business project expected last until 31st March2023. The working hours are 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate is subject to a confirmation of a background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Spanish Social Security Scheme and will therefore not be entitled to any gratuity from the Embassy based on gross annual salary.
The Embassy is a Diplomatic Mission with tax exempt status and does not collect taxes for other States. Employees are fully responsible for payment of income tax at the legally required rate. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Spain are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Spanish employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Spain 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.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.