Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Commercial Diplomacy
| Who we are The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team at the British Embassy Paris is recruiting three fixed six-month internships from September 2024 to February 2024. (Please note: start dates may vary subject to security clearances). The Department for Business and Trade team in France focus on driving economic growth for the UK, preparing our economy for the future by developing and growing British business. We do this by securing French investment into the UK, tackling market access barriers, growing UK exports, and making the UK a brand of choice in France. The DBT team in France works from the British Embassy in Paris and from offices in Bordeaux and Lyon. Interns will join a dynamic group of around 35 colleagues focused on promoting trade and investment between the UK and France and furthering business ties between both countries. Who we are looking for We are looking for ambitious candidates with a drive to make the most of the opportunities made available by the internship. The work will be demanding and, to get the most from this opportunity, the interns would need to be flexible, committed self-starters able to juggle priorities and work on a wide variety of projects on tight timelines. Should successful candidates have an interest or relevant experience in a particular area of the teams’ work we will do our best to assign projects and tasks that align with those preferences.
What we offer In return, we offer real responsibility in a dynamic and collegiate environment. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues working across the Embassy on issues such as economic relations, science & innovation and communications & outreach. We are committed to providing all interns with substantive professional development, both in terms of exposure and impact. These 6-month internships are an excellent introduction to how the UK government supports businesses that are expanding internationally and, more generally, to how the commercial section of an Embassy works. They can be a fantastic springboard for future careers in government or business. Previous interns have gone on to secure permanent roles in the DBT France team and elsewhere in UK Government.
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Fluency at C1 level in English and French according to CEFR framework*, or equivalent
Working level proficiency in English and French: however, candidates can choose to complete their application and conduct an interview in either English or French.
Good IT skills, with a focus on Microsoft Office suite.
A demonstrable interest in business and international trade but not necessarily through academia.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
9 June 2024
Internship
Full-time, Intern
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
France
Lyon, Paris
British Embassy
3
EUR
€1,000 gross per month + lunch vouchers.
2 September 2024
At the beginning of your internship you should be able to provide with convention de stage provided by your university/higher education establishment and liability insurance to cover your period of internship at the British Embassy.
All appointments are subject to professional background checks, and a 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 https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20 ), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in France 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” and accordingly to the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
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 advised that the UK Mission will not be able to meet any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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