Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Due to COVID-19, you may experiment some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Senior Trade Adviser – Oil & Gas, Mineral resources and Mining to join the Department for International Trade (DIT) team.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency helping UK-based companies to export and succeed in the global economy. Its range of expert services is tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their international success. It provides companies with knowledge, advice and practical support. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering against challenging targets to increase UK exports with Russia.
This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of DIT’s activities in the Oil & Gas, Mineral Resources and Mining sectors.
The purpose of this role is to assist UK companies to make full use of the business opportunities in the Russian Federation, and to deliver significant business outcomes. It involves identifying relevant opportunities and business partners, answering enquiries about the Russian market, and designing and managing business missions, visits and events which promote UK companies, and securing UK – Russia business and trade.
As part of their work, the successful candidate will be expected to achieve results within budget, meeting DIT’s corporate standards for quality of service and also business impact.
In addition, the sucesscul candidte will be responsible for communications, ensuring that the DIT team uses all available tools to communicate messages about the Russian market to UK exporters as well as UK strengths to the Russian audience. Working in the Oil & Gas, Mineral Resources and Mining sectors, they will also need to be aware of broader political challenges, especially those impacting trade relations for UK companies aiming to work or already working in Russia.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist UK companies to develop their export activities in the Russian market by effectively and proactively developing appropriate networks and relationships with DIT HQ, Russian, UK and EU business/trade associations and the private sector, offering DIT services and managing sectorial events;
- Deliver against agreed targets, including Export Wins, OMIS (Overseas Market Introduction Service) revenue, Export Opportunities, and case studies / success stories published;
- Undertake communications work, including speech writing, briefing and social media posts;
- Travelling across Russia and UK participating in the sector related missions and visiting sector related events, including setting dedicated business visits;
- Provide cover and assistance to the Team Leader and colleagues when required;
- Securing sponsorship for cross sectorial and wider Embassy events.
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Fluent in English and Russian (according to CEFR*);
- Clear and concise written work in Russian and English;
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A proven record of engaging customers, stakeholders and partners;
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Understanding of broader business environment in Russia;
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Ability to take on additional responsibilities;
- Good team player.
- Knowledge and experience in working in oil&gas and mining sectors in Russia;
- Experience in delivering services to customer.
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Demonstrating Resilience
30 May 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Russia
Moscow
British Embassy
1
102.263
15 July 2021
This is a full-time, permanent contract, for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week.
All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.
The monthly salary for this position is Rub 102,263 gross, B3 (L) level, paid 13 times a year.
We also offer:
- An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
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Performance related pay scheme;
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Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
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Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;
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Private medical cover including dentistry.
Please be advised that the Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Additional Information (due to Covid-19):
- You may experiment some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
- Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
- Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR.
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