LEII SCIENCE& INNOVATION OFFICER - British Embassy | France
LEII SCIENCE AND INNOVATION OFFICER
The British Embassy is seeking to recruit a permanent, full time, locally engaged Science and Innovation Officer covering France (90%) and Belgium (10%). The successful candidate is expected to start in April/May 2013 and will be part of the UK Government’s global Science and Innovation Network based at FCO posts around the world. The successful candidate will work to the Regional Manager for Science and Innovation for West Europe.
The British Embassy is seeking to recruit a permanent, full time, locally engaged Science and Innovation Officer covering France (90%) and Belgium (10%). The successful candidate is expected to start in April/May 2013 and will be part of the UK Government’s global Science and Innovation Network based at FCO posts around the world. The successful candidate will work to the Regional Manager for Science and Innovation for West Europe.
Science and Innovation are at the heart of the UK Government’s strategy for sustainable growth and prosperity. The Science and Innovation Officer will be responsible for supporting the international element of this strategy by helping take forward this agenda in France and Belgium. In particular, the officer will: help strengthen the UK’s science base and innovation capacity by fostering strategic collaboration between the UK and France/Belgium in research and innovation; and help ensure policymaking is underpinned with a strong evidence base by proactively reporting on science and innovation policy developments in France and Belgium and responding to requests from colleagues in London.
The successful candidate will need to build up a strong network of contacts within government, companies, universities, public research and other organisations in France, Belgium and the UK and will work closely with colleagues across the Embassy and in the global Science and Innovation Network, notably with the Senior Science and Innovation Officer in Paris and the Science and Innovation Officer in the British Embassy, The Hague (who shares responsibility for covering Belgium). More information on the role and work of the UK Science & Innovation network is available here: www.bis.gov.uk/sin
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop, deliver and contribute to a programme of projects, visits, events and other activities aimed at facilitating collaboration in science between the UK and France/Belgium and enhancing the UK’s innovation capacity.
- Monitor developments in science and innovation policies and programmes in France/Belgium and provide timely and concise reports on key developments to UK government departments and other stakeholders.
- Respond to requests from UK stakeholders for concise reports on science & innovation-related policies and programmes in France/Belgium.
- Support Ministerial and senior official visits to France/Belgium relating to bilateral science and innovation issues.
- Develop a wide range of contacts in government, business, universities and public research organisations in the UK and France/Belgium to support the activities above.
- Contribute to wider work in the Embassy and Science and Innovation Network.
Required knowledge, skills and experience:
Science & Innovation
The successful candidate should have at least a degree-level education (preferably in a scientific discipline) and a demonstrable interest in science and innovation issues across a range of sectors. You will have a strong understanding of the potential contribution of science and innovation to economic growth and prosperity. Relevant experience in industry or of commercialisation of research would be an asset.
Science & Innovation
The successful candidate should have at least a degree-level education (preferably in a scientific discipline) and a demonstrable interest in science and innovation issues across a range of sectors. You will have a strong understanding of the potential contribution of science and innovation to economic growth and prosperity. Relevant experience in industry or of commercialisation of research would be an asset.
Delivering results & customer focus
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the drive and the necessary financial, project and resource management skills, including effective management of your own time, to achieve real outcomes to meet UK customer needs. Equally you will need to be able to respond flexibly as priorities change and ensure that you get maximum impact from investment of your time (including the 10% spent on Belgium).
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the drive and the necessary financial, project and resource management skills, including effective management of your own time, to achieve real outcomes to meet UK customer needs. Equally you will need to be able to respond flexibly as priorities change and ensure that you get maximum impact from investment of your time (including the 10% spent on Belgium).
Working with others
The successful candidate will work as part of the Embassy in Paris and as part of a wider France and European network, including with colleagues working on Trade and Investment. Covering Belgium will require you to work in close co-operation with a colleague in The Hague and the Embassy in Brussels. You will need to show you can bring together a team to work effectively and supportively on shared objectives to deliver clear results and impact.
The successful candidate will work as part of the Embassy in Paris and as part of a wider France and European network, including with colleagues working on Trade and Investment. Covering Belgium will require you to work in close co-operation with a colleague in The Hague and the Embassy in Brussels. You will need to show you can bring together a team to work effectively and supportively on shared objectives to deliver clear results and impact.
Strategic Thinking and Problem solving and judgement
The successful candidate should be able to identify where the UK would benefit from science and innovation collaboration with France/Belgium and convert this into concerte actions. To do this, you will need to be able to analyse information on developments in French and UK science and innovation, draw conclusions and put in place activities to deliver on this.
The successful candidate should be able to identify where the UK would benefit from science and innovation collaboration with France/Belgium and convert this into concerte actions. To do this, you will need to be able to analyse information on developments in French and UK science and innovation, draw conclusions and put in place activities to deliver on this.
Communication & Influencing
The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively is essential. You will need the ability to develop and maintain contacts with both UK stakeholders and senior representatives of French/Belgian industry, government and the scientific community. A language test (in French, English or both, as appropriate) will be required as part of the recruitment process.
The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively is essential. You will need the ability to develop and maintain contacts with both UK stakeholders and senior representatives of French/Belgian industry, government and the scientific community. A language test (in French, English or both, as appropriate) will be required as part of the recruitment process.
Languages
You will have exceptional levels of French and English language skills.
You will have exceptional levels of French and English language skills.
Travel
The post is Paris-based but will involve regular travel to the UK, within France and Belgium and to the rest of Europe. You should expect to visit Belgium one day a month.
The post is Paris-based but will involve regular travel to the UK, within France and Belgium and to the rest of Europe. You should expect to visit Belgium one day a month.
Salary
The basic salary will be 2,681.00 Euros gross per month.
The basic salary will be 2,681.00 Euros gross per month.
Applications
Applications should be clearly marked with the job title and comprise: a covering letter setting out how you meet the above criteria, an up-to-date CV and the names and contact details of two referees. All nationalities held must be declared on your CV.
Applications should be clearly marked with the job title and comprise: a covering letter setting out how you meet the above criteria, an up-to-date CV and the names and contact details of two referees. All nationalities held must be declared on your CV.
Please send your application in English only.
Please DO NOT include a photograph of yourself. Please DO NOT send any supporting documentation other than those items specifically requested above.
Please DO NOT include a photograph of yourself. Please DO NOT send any supporting documentation other than those items specifically requested above.
Applications should be sent preferably by Email to: apps.paris@fco.gov.uk (covering letter, references and CV together in a single file in .pdf or .doc format) or by post to: Human Resources Manager, Management Section, British Embassy, 35 rue du Faubourg St Honoré, 75383 Paris Cédex 08 by the 28th of February 2013 at the latest. Applications received after this date will not be read. Candidates who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful.
Your application will not be considered if you do not follow the guidance below:
1 Do not attach a photograph of yourself to the application.
2 Your application must be sent in English only.
3 Do not send any supporting documentation other than those items specifically requested above.
4 Send your application by e-mail or by hard copy, not both.
5 If you send your application by e-mail, the covering letter, references and CV must be combined into one attached file in .pdf or .doc format.
6 If you send your application by e-mail, the attached file must be no larger than 300kb.
7 If you send your application by e-mail, the subject line of your e-mail must be formatted as follows: Name (First name Surname) Application, Circular Number, Year.
8 For example: “Jane Bloggs, Application, 02, 2012”
9 The Circular Number can be found at the top of this advert.
10 Your CV must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from individuals who wish to work flexibly and will consider any such requests carefully.
1 Do not attach a photograph of yourself to the application.
2 Your application must be sent in English only.
3 Do not send any supporting documentation other than those items specifically requested above.
4 Send your application by e-mail or by hard copy, not both.
5 If you send your application by e-mail, the covering letter, references and CV must be combined into one attached file in .pdf or .doc format.
6 If you send your application by e-mail, the attached file must be no larger than 300kb.
7 If you send your application by e-mail, the subject line of your e-mail must be formatted as follows: Name (First name Surname) Application, Circular Number, Year.
8 For example: “Jane Bloggs, Application, 02, 2012”
9 The Circular Number can be found at the top of this advert.
10 Your CV must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from individuals who wish to work flexibly and will consider any such requests carefully.
Applicants who are not citizens of an EU country will have to provide proof of their legal right to reside and work in France.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Paris are subject to local terms and conditions of service based on a) French law and b) FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
All appointments are subject to 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 www.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Paris are subject to local terms and conditions of service based on a) French law and b) FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
All appointments are subject to 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 www.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
HR Team, British Embassy, Paris
Post a Comment