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Trade Policy and Economic Security Officer
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Company Name

British Embassy Tokyo

Job Type
British Embassy Tokyo
Government/Public Sector - Government/Public Offices
Industry Government/Public Sector
Location Asia Japan Tokyo Chiyoda

Job Description Main Purpose of Job:

The British Embassy Tokyo is seeking a Trade Policy and Economic Security Officer to work in our busy and dynamic Economic Diplomacy Directorate across both our Trade Policy and Economic Affairs Teams. The Trade Policy and Economic Affairs teams work with a wide range of stakeholders in the UK and Japanese governments, industrial groups, academics and businesses to deliver UK trade policy objectives in Japan and the Asia Pacific region, in particular the bilateral economic partnership between the UK and Japan.

The role of the Trade Policy and Economic Security Officer is to support both the Head of Bilateral Trade Policy and First Secretary Economic Security on bilateral and regional trade policy and economic security issues. The jobholder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to gather intelligence on trade policy and economic security issues, prepare reports for readers in London and Tokyo, organise calls and meetings, and help prepare ministerial and senior official visits.

Working within the Trade Policy and Economic Affairs Teams presents an opportunity to learn the dynamics of trade and economy discussions as we implement the commitments made in the Hiroshima Accord, play an active role as the newest member of CPTPP, implement our bilateral Free Trade Agreement with Japan, and work on high profile issues relating to economic security. Working with teams across the Japan Network and UK ministries will give the jobholder experience across a wide range of sectors and issues affecting UK companies in Japan.

[Application deadline is Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Please apply through the British Embassy recruitment website (https://fco.tal.net/).
Company Info The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and discrimination challenge, enhancing our organizational 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.
Working Hours Normal working hours: 9:00-17:30 (core time: 10:00-16:00)
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Requirements		 Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
・Interest in developing trade and economic policy knowledge.
・Strong analytical, research and stakeholder management skills.
・Strong organisational and planning skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
・An active interest in government policy, trade, economic security policy and industrial policy issues.
・Experience of working with Japanese and British businesses and/ or governments.
・Experience of planning and coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders.
English Level Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
Japanese Level Business Level(JLPT Level 2 or N2)
Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 6000K - JPY 7000K   
Other Salary
Description		 Basic salary (435,700 yen per month)
Commuting allowance (up to 35,000 yen per month)
Social insurance (employment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, health insurance, welfare pension insurance)

[Notes] Monthly basic salary
*1/14 of annual basic salary
*Additional payment months are June and December (calculated pro rata according to length of employment)
Holidays 2 days off per week (Saturday and Sunday)
12 public holidays (mixture of the UK and Japan holidays)
Annual leave (25 days per year)
Paid sick leave
Marriage or Civil partnership leave
Compassionate leave
Job Contract
Period		 Fixed-term employment (6-month probation period)
1 June 2025 - 31 March 2026
Nearest Station Approximately 7 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
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