HEO Investigator (with the opportunity to move into an Assistant Economist role)

Investigators and Assistant Economists are embedded in multi-disciplinary teams aiming to deliver case work in a timely manner, members working to a lead investigator. Investigators will be expected to work across all aspects of casework, such as document drafting, data analysis, and stakeholder management, whereas Assistant Economists will specialise in writing the Economic Interest Test (EIT) and conducting complex economic analysis, and will be managed by Economic Advisers. 

Casework can vary significantly depending on the needs of the organisation. One month, you may need to write a report to articulate a case team decision. The next month, you may need to use stakeholder financial records to reconcile invoices to audited accounts, or you may need to analyse import data to identify trends that indicate injury to UK stakeholders. At times you may encounter ambiguous trade remedies issues, and in these instances will work closely with policy and legal colleagues to establish organisational precedents. You will be expected to adapt to the demands of the role with the support of training, expert advice, and collaborative working with your case team. 

This is an entry level role within the TRA, and your development will be supported by experienced colleagues. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a solid foundation of the essential skills that we will develop through on-the-job learning, technical training, and targeted support to ensure that successful candidates become experts in trade remedies.  

You will be expected to positively work with colleagues to deliver at pace, effectively communicate your findings, influence colleagues and stakeholders, and collaborate with colleagues across different disciplines. The role will include opportunities to specialise in different areas of trade remedies.  

Key Accountabilities

To perform this role, you will: 

• Draft high quality written reports and briefs in a clear and compelling manner; 
• Develop and apply knowledge consistently, drawing on the provisions of trade remedies legislation, regulations and procedures, with support from expert colleagues; 
• Undertake analytical assessments, collecting, analysing and manipulating complex data to identify trends and anomalies, and answer questions and advance arguments using data; 
• Build trusted relationships with TRA colleagues within case teams and with stakeholders inside and outside of TRA, including domestic and international industries and government agencies; 
• Deliver results effectively to tight deadlines, and share your findings with stakeholders inside and outside of TRA; 
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to colleagues and stakeholders from different backgrounds in an audience appropriate way; 
• Support case planning, maintain official case files, and update case management systems to assist the delivery of investigations; 
• Undertake verification/assurance of financial data and other supporting material, seeking support from expert advisors where necessary; 
• Undertake development where comprehensive technical training and opportunities for externally recognised qualifications will be available. 

Investigators may choose to specialise and develop expertise in particular areas of these key accountabilities. However, all investigators will be expected to deliver across any of these accountabilities when required. 

Assistant Economists will be expected to specialise in creating the EIT for cases and conducting economic analysis, and may be expected to deliver across any other accountabilities where required. 

The TRA is moving to an increasingly flexible, skills-based resourcing model. This means that you may work on a range of projects and tasks and will have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills beyond the core outlined above. This would be subject to discussions on appointment about your skills, experience and development pathway. This role may be further developed, so successful candidates will need to be adaptable to evolving responsibilities within this role. 

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