Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Commercial Diplomacy
The British Embassy, Israel has vacancy for a Deputy Director – UK Israel Tech Hub, Grade – C4 (L).
Overview of the role:
An excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly-motivated individual to join the innovative UK Israel Tech Hub, in a management position to work alongside the Hub’s Director in Tel Aviv.
In line with the UK Government’s ambition to establish the UK as a global player in tech and related industries, the Hub’s primary objective is to enable British stakeholders to gain a global advantage by partnering with Israeli innovation, while positioning the UK as a partner of choice for Israeli companies to expand globally.
The Deputy Director will manage the operations unit, consisting of 3 employees; contribute to the Hub’s overall strategic direction; take a lead on certain sector coverage in Israel; lead on cross team projects and senior relationships with external contacts and sponsors. The Deputy Director will report to the Hub Director, and be part of a dynamic team of 10, primarily based at the British Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Main Responsibilities:
- Initiate and pursue new strategic opportunities for the Hub, be able to identify and cultivate new leads, understand business and innovation needs across all sectors the Hub deals in and convincingly present the opportunities for collaboration via the Hub.
- Management of the Operations unit, currently consisting of 3 employees. Lead on operational management responsibilities, including project oversight, impact assessment (monitoring and evaluation), budget management, HR supervision, or as further defined according to need in order to support the work of the Hub’s Director and new strategic directions for the Hub.
- Oversee selected sector work where there are operational gaps (might include: EdTech, Retail or others). Working closely with the Hub team in Israel and the UK to fill these gaps and play a key role in identifying and refining strategic priorities for these sectors; bringing in new projects and clients; delivering activities and tangible business outcomes.
- Assume a leadership role within the team and the wider Embassy by representing the Hub and the Embassy externally in the absence of the Director (media, speaking opportunities, event representation).
- Support the implementation of hub strategy, including the planning and organisation of the delivery schedule, preparing and presenting in board meetings, devising and adapting projects to adhere to HMG priorities.
- Contribute to the Hubs’ future sustainability by actively seeking new opportunities for execution of the Hub’s mission, signing off on work proposals and suppliers, as well as pursuing new partners and recruiting commercial sponsors.
Resources Managed (staff and expenditure):
- Daily management of the operations unit
- Manage the budget forecast and actual spend throughout the financial year, work closely with the team’s sector managers overseeing and guiding their financial plan according to their projects.
Key Competencies:
- Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
- Leading and Communicating – Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
- Seeing the Big Picture – Having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs. Focussing your contribution on the activities which will meet Embassy goals and deliver the greatest value.
- Achieving Commercial Outcomes – Being effective in this area is about maintaining an economic, long-term focus in all activities. It’s about having a commercial, financial and sustainable mind-set to ensure all activities and services are delivering added value and working to stimulate economic growth.
Essential:
- Flawless written and verbal communication skills in English. Hebrew and/or Arabic – a strong plus.
- 5+ years’ experience working in business development, sales & marketing, management, consulting, finance, project management or at a start-up.
- BA or equivalent.
- Proven project management and budget management skills to develop and run programs and partnerships from the ground up.
- Proven experience in impact assessment, including monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes.
- A track record of success and demonstrated ability to deliver results.
- Can work creatively, strategically and independently yet in coordination with 2 strong teams based across Tel Aviv and London.
Desirable:
- MBA or equivalent (business/technology related Master’s degree).
- Experience of work/management within a matrix structure.
- Passion for innovation, technology and international collaboration.
- Knowledge of, and experience with, the UK/Israel business landscape and culture. Ideally would bring a network of business contacts in Israeli and/or the UK in addition to the ability to expand this network.
- Work or Academic experience in one of the Hub’s key sectors of focus.
- Experience working in/with government or not-for-profit environments.
- Experience working in the development sector or dealing with economic empowerment issues.
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes
17 August 2021
C4 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Middle East & North Africa
Israel
Tel Aviv
British Embassy
1
16,000
15 September 2021
Working Hours and Remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including the non-negotiable salary of NIS 16,000 per month plus transport allowance and social benefits: Pension employer contribution 7.5% and Keren Hishtalmut employer contribution 7.5%.
This position is offered on a Full Time, Permanent contract and the successful candidate will be on a six-month probationary period.
Parking facilities are not provided nor paid for by the Embassy. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Normal working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30 for a total of 37.5 weekly.
Flexibility will be required, including occasional evening events, some travel locally and occasional travel to the UK.
The Embassy invests in staff’s development with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance;
- Candidates must be able to work legally in Israel.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A covering letter (no more than 1 page of A4) stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the above role.
** (Applications that do not include the above stated information will be rejected).
All applications must be submitted before 23:55 (Local Time) on 17 August 2021.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment/interview will be contacted.
The selection process will/might include a written exercise and an interview, with a possibility of an additional screening process.
The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances and reference checks.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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