ABOUT USWe are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.
Responsibilities
We will:
- Redraw our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive and consumers are protected.
- Secure investment from UK and international businesses.
- Advise, support, and promote British businesses to grow and export.
- Open up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.
- Promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains.
Working for DBT
This is an exciting time to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
We have been created by the Prime Minister to support businesses to invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities across the country.
Our people are based across the UK and in over 100 countries around the world.
We deliver through our 19 partner organisations.
We connect business and government, which is reflected in the skills and expertise of our people.
What we offer
DBT is a rewarding place to work, offering:
- job satisfaction, making a positive contribution to the UK’s economy
- unique and exciting roles within government
- competitive salaries and benefits packages
- learning and development opportunities
- opportunities to travel and work overseas
- flexible working options
- generous annual leave and bank holiday allowance
- Civil Service Pension Scheme
- family friendly policies including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, available with up to 26 weeks full pay, followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
- 2 weeks full pay available for paternity leave
- season ticket loans
- cycle to work scheme
- an equal and diverse workplace
Develop your career in DBT
We offer a wide variety of career opportunities – from developing and negotiating free trade agreements to promoting export and investment opportunities. We value professional expertise that includes:
- policy making and delivery
- contract management
- finance
- marketing and communications
- human resources (HR)
- digital
- project management
- event delivery
- We are an equal opportunities employer.
