Help shape the future of trade and investment.
By promoting and financing international trade and investment and championing free trade, DBT secures and improves the economic wellbeing and stability of the UK and enhances global prosperity, whilst helping to create tens of thousands of jobs every year.
Our Purpose
To help business grow and flourish, to create jobs and opportunities around the UK.
We do this by:
- reforming regulation, protecting consumers and promoting competition at home.
- opening up markets, removing barriers and promoting free trade abroad.
- providing advice, finance, promotion and support to businesses.
We’re recruiting for roles right across the UK.
Our Values
Our work matters. It makes a difference to people’s lives across the country. We combine excellence with pace to maximise the impact we have.
What we do has a positive impact on the lives of everyone in the UK, including businesses, consumers and citizens
We look for ways to continuously improve our processes, systems and products, to ensure we are always making a difference
We are known as the department that focuses on getting things done for all regions of the UK, delivering high quality work at pace.
We actively partner with businesses across the UK and across the world. We are accessible and we help them navigate Government, using our strong relationships to get things done.
We actively partner with businesses in the UK and around the world to help them grow and flourish We build strong relationships across Government to deliver policy which makes a difference We use our unique experience, expertise and insights to build global partnerships
We have a distinctive perspective, informed by our work with business. We make a compelling case for what we want to do, and don’t let obstacles get in the way. We are entrepreneurial, flexible and creative, striving to make a difference.
We value each other’s skills and expertise and will build our capability to drive sustainable change and deliver at pace for our customers and stakeholders We are willing to take risks and hold ourselves accountable to learn from our mistakes
We are one department, bringing together teams from across the UK and across the world. We ensure that everyone is valued, supported and listened to, and knows that their work makes a difference.
We are at our best when we work together, across boundaries, being inclusive and supportive of all colleagues We treat each other with kindness, empathy and respect, recognising contributions and rewarding success .
We value each other’s skills and expertise and will work to build our capability to deliver for our customers and stakeholders.
“Everyone who works at DBT really cares about what we are trying to achieve and the impact that Economic Growth can have and it makes for an inspiring place to work.”
Rebecca Woodward
Chief People Officer in People and Place
“I chose DBT to help contribute to the UK’s trade agenda whilst developing my own professional expertise. DBT offers a fantastic inclusive platform to a diverse and talented group of staff dealing with an unprecedented range of issues and I’m excited to be part of the journey.”
Rafi Mannan
Head of External Engagement
Benefits of working for DBT
Whether you join as an apprentice or senior leader, our diverse and inclusive professional environment will help you to grow and progress your career.
A culture of learning
Our Learning Hub has a range of courses, information and training opportunities
Apprenticeships – we have a successful, growing scheme and are looking to expand this further
Inclusivity is a priority
We are ‘One DBT’ – a shared culture across our diverse, global organisation.
We respect each other’s views regardless of background, and we do not discriminate.
Parental leave
Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay
Innovative digital infrastructure
We are revolutionising how staff communicate and collaborate with cutting-edge tools, systems and equipment.
Civil Service Benefits
When you work for the Civil Service, we offer a wide range of benefits with you, your family, and your future in mind.
Work with us
We’re recruiting exciting roles right across the UK.