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GES Sandwich JD - IPO 2027

Intellectual Property Office

LOCATION: London or Newport (Gwent)

NUMBER OF PLACEMENTS: 1

SALARY: £25,044 (London weighting also applicable for students residing and working in London)

GRADE: Executive Officer (EO)

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

About Intellectual Property Office (IPO):

Intellectual Property (IP) is integral to all our lives and everything that surrounds us. Have you ever wondered how a musician makes money? How pharmaceutical companies protect and develop their vaccines? And how you can support creative and innovative businesses in a competitive and changing global market?  

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is a partner organisation of DSIT, and is responsible for both the operational and policy aspects of IP rights including patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. We promote innovation by providing a clear, accessible and widely understood IP system.  

The Economics, Research and Evidence Team are a friendly, open and supportive team. We are responsible for delivering robust evidence-based analysis to support IPO policy development and ongoing government trade negotiations. You will join a team of around 30 analysts, including four G7 economists, one SEO economist and two Assistant Economists. The team works across different projects so you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other analysts and policy colleagues.

Overview of the role:

You will provide analytical support and develop the evidence base to support IPO policy development. You will work with other analysts on programme evaluations, appraisals, data analysis and research projects.

Opportunities for development:

involvement in policy development and working closely with policy colleagues,

development of oral and written communication skills by giving presentations,

ownership of projects and own area of expertise,

opportunity to learn and apply data science techniques.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates will need to hold the right to work in the UK and meet Civil Service Nationality Rules.