HEO Caseworker (Investigator/Analyst)

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) exists to defend the UK economic interests from unfair international trade practices, such as dumping, trade-distorting subsidies and unforeseen surges in imports. We work in multidisciplinary teams to investigate whether trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries and make recommendations on appropriate measures to defend UK economic interests.We are recruiting caseworkers who will work within either the Investigations Delivery team or the Analyst team. You will be embedded in multi-disciplinary case teams, which are composed of staff specialising in investigations, verification, policy, law, and analysis, all working to a lead investigator.

Role Purpose

At the TRA, you’ll play a key role in ensuring fair trade practices by assessing claims of unfair trade activities. Collaborating as part of a diverse team of investigators, lawyers, policy advisors, accountants and analysts, you’ll analyse data, review financial documents, conduct site visits, and engage with stakeholders. Your work will result in detailed reports that are public facing and provide clear recommendations to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade on trade remedies. This role offers a chance to have a strategic impact on UK industries, against the backdrop of international economic and trade policy.

We are an organisation of over 180 people, with our headquarters in central Reading. It is vital to us that we have a friendly, supporting culture, where you will quickly get to know who works here and where you will be helped to realise your full potential. As an arm’s length body that is independent of government, we are passionate about living our values of dynamism, expertise, integrity and openness.

Drop In Sessions

You can get more information about the role and working at the TRA by attending one of the two drop-in sessions that will be taking place on 14th May 12.00-13.00 and 19th May 10.00-11.00. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions, including about the recruitment process from application to interview through to offer. You can join the session at any point throughout the hour by clicking on the relevant link:

14/05/2026 12pm – 1pm Afternoon session

19/05/2026 10am – 11am Morning session

If you have any questions around these sessions please contact

Blake.Crossman@traderemedies.gov.uk

Casework can vary significantly depending on the needs of the organisation. One month, you may be writing a report to articulate a case team decision. The next month, you could be using stakeholder financial records to reconcile individual invoices to its audited accounts or analysing import data to identify trends that may indicate injury to UK stakeholders. You will be expected to adapt to these different roles with the support of training, expert advice, and collaborative working with your case team

You will be expected to work with colleagues to deliver at pace, effectively communicate your findings, influence colleagues and stakeholders, and collaborate with colleagues across difference disciplines. There will be opportunities to shape your role as the organisation grows.

Key Accountabilities

In order to perform this role, you will

• 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;
• Deliver results effectively, often 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;
• Support the organisation in stakeholder management including domestic and international industries and government agencies;
• 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 a ‘learner journey’, where comprehensive technical training and opportunities for externally recognised qualifications will be available.

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.

Following appointment to the TRA, successful candidates who meet the additional requirements set out in the technical qualification section will have an opportunity to apply to join the Analyst team as an Assistant Economist. This position includes an additional specialist economist allowance of £4,010 per annum.

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