Main purpose of job:
The role of the Science, Technology and Health Team at the British Embassy Seoul, part of the UK Science and Technology Network (STN), is to facilitate the development and strengthening of science and technology collaboration between the UK and Republic of Korea across governmental, academic and industry levels. The work of the team typically falls across three core themes: critical & emerging technologies, clean energy and health.
The primary role of this position is the working level delivery of existing, and development of new, bilateral strategic science and innovation relationships between the UK and the Republic of Korea, leading on higher education partnerships and science policy while also supporting cooperation in critical emerging technologies. The role also leads on reporting and comms, providing internal updates on policy developments and supporting internal and external communications. The role provides admin and finance support to the wider team as required.
Thematic engagement around higher education; science policy; and diversity in science (35%):
You will be supporting the Head of the Science & Technology Network to explore British higher education sector interests in Korean science & technology, including scoping missions, student recruitment and skills and PhD exchange programmes. You will also support relationship building with government and NGOs on the formulation of approaches to science & tech policy, multilateral engagement and diversity and inclusion in science.
Policy support for critical and emerging technology collaboration (25%):
You will work with the relevant senior science and technology advisor to push forward the scoping of opportunities in critical and emerging technologies, including supporting visiting delegations, doing ad-hoc reporting and building relationships with stakeholders.
Reporting and communications (20%):
You will track developments in Korean science and technology policy & R&D budgets, writing reports where appropriate for internal use. You will support internal communication of STN activity and outcomes, working with the media team on external communications where appropriate.
Admin & Finance Support (15%):
You’ll play a role in supporting all delivery moments, including visitors and events, by providing essential admin support and assisting with internal financial processes.
Corporate Support (5%):
You will support the wider Embassy community through taking an active role in internal support activities.
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Language: English and Korean
Level of language required: Proficient
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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 based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
The British Embassy Seoul encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc). The majority of our formal L&D opportunities are drawn from FCDO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training (‘lunch & learn’) or coaching/mentoring.
Working Patterns:
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 14:00
Other Information:
Candidates must currently hold the right to live and work in the Republic of Korea.
Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant. Staff who are recruited by the British Embassy Seoul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Seoul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Korean employment law.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
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Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
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Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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