The British government is recruiting a new negotiator to help “reset” relations with Europe.
The job advert says the role will lead the government's relationship with the European Union and negotiations with the EU “on the UK's core interests”, with mentions of trade, security and policy. borders.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a “reset” of relations between the UK and the EU, and has previously said he would seek a better trade deal than the one negotiated by Boris Johnson in late 2020.
However, the Prime Minister said the reset does not mean canceling Brexit.
The new negotiator role is presented as “a high-profile position which will be subject to significant public scrutiny and political attention” in the job advert published online by the Cabinet Office.
The second permanent secretary for European Union and international economic affairs would act as a “sherpa” – “a senior and personal representative of the Prime Minister at international summits and engagements”.
The person would be responsible for overseeing and leading the development of trade policies, including the Windsor Framework, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the Entry and Exit System – a new digital border system of the EU coming – and other border policy issues.
The salary range is from £153,000 to £200,000.
A Cabinet Office spokesperson said: “As we reset our relationship with the EU, building closer trade and security ties and encouraging more investment from around the world, this new role will oversee this work. »
“Reporting to the Minister for Relations with the European Union, they will lead official-level discussions with the EU as we drive economic growth. »
Starmer has said he wants to strengthen relations with the EU.
In October, he made his first visit to Brussels since becoming Prime Minister, where he was warmly welcomed by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
Starmer called for closer cooperation on defense and security, climate change, irregular migration and economic growth so that Brexit was in the UK's interests, he said.
