Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
The British Embassy in Rome are part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for an Export Growth Adviser to join the Department for International Trade (DIT) team. This role may be based in Rome or Milan.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) promotes British trade and investment around the world; helps to build an appetite for British goods and services globally and works to encourage foreign investment into the UK. DIT also brings together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade & investment and to help businesses to succeed. For more information about DIT please follow the link.
In line with the Europe Regional Trade Plan aim to grow British exports to Europe, DIT is recruiting an Export Growth Adviser to join the DIT Italy team .
This position will report directly to the Senior Trade Advisor for Life Sciences and Government Relations in Rome and will work closely with the DIT regional enquiry hub (based elsewhere in Europe) and with DIT’s export support network in the UK. In collaboration with these teams the jobholder will identify and deliver opportunities for high potential British exporters in Italy, particularly innovative small and mid sized businesses in sectors of artificial intelligence and Fintech. A core element of the role will be to deliver practical support to those companies, including information on market potential, in-market representation and potential clients. The job holder will also work proactively with colleagues to identify areas of export growth potential and promote these opportunities.
In parallel, the job holder will maintain contacts with DIT commercial partners, and, where necessary, develop new relations with private sector providers of commercial services aiding UK companies with their exporting goals. As with all DIT positions, there will be a focus on working collaboratively with colleagues across the Italy network team – on policy, science & innovation and outreach – to maximise opportunities for the UK. The work will be varied and demanding and the successful candidate will need to be a flexible, committed self-starter, able to juggle priorities and to work on demanding timelines.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Support the DIT Europe Trade enquiry hub in delivering commercial services, guidance, information and support to high potential British exporters – including innovative small companies, entrepreneurs and MSBs;
- Help to create and maintain strong and mutually-beneficial relationships with DIT’s export support network in the UK to identify, target and engage a pipeline of high potential clients;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Europe and Italy network to ensure a comprehensive and joined-up approach that maximises the returns for high potential exporters – using success in one European market as a springboard to success in another;
- Contribute to efforts to communicate opportunities in the European market through support for an imaginative regional promotional programme;
- To scout and investigate emerging business sector offering scope for DIT Italy team growth;
- Maintain excellent databases and records to facilitate and encourage collaboration and to measure success;
- Maintain contacts with DIT commercial partner and, whether necessary, help to build in-market networks and partnerships able to provide commercial services, guidance, information and support alongside DIT teams;
- Corporate – contribute to cross-cutting Embassy activities. Actively engage in corporate activities and initiatives in the Italy Network.
DIT in Italy is a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:
For you
- Work-life balance (flexible working; remote working);
- The Consulate will be closed on a number of British and Italian public holidays. Holiday falling on a Sunday may be compensated with an extra day normally added to the list of public holidays;
- All staff is enrolled on Italian state pension scheme.
For your career
- Job satisfaction: making a positive contribution to the UK’s economy and working for attractive sector such as Creative Industries, Consumer Goods, Retail and Retail Tech;
- Unique and exciting roles within the worldwide Government network, with opportunities to travel and work overseas, engaging with high level contacts;
- Performance related bonuses;
- Learning and development opportunities; Learning experiences – accessible learning and development (L&D) opportunities for everyone, including dedicated L&D days and working groups within the wider network such as; Diversity Champions Group, Women & Girl’s Policy Group, Think Green Group are a few examples;
- An equal and diverse workplace.
- Fluency in English and Italian (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*) or equivalent;
- Strong IT skills, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel, are necessary +MS Teams platform, and CRM tools;
- Customer focus: a concern for quality and drive for continuous improvement in the service provided;
- Good project management, including an eye for detail, to ensure that all aspects of service delivery are thought through carefully;
- Excellent communication skills to work well with commercial clients, external contacts and a wide and diverse Europe team;
- Drive and enthusiasm combined with the ability to deliver, working as part of a team;
- Resourcefulness and ability to act on own initiative, with an ability to find creative solutions when the unexpected occurs;
- Understanding of Italian business dynamics;
- Clear motivation and personal commitment to meeting challenging targets with a proven track record of achievement;
- Previous commercial experience and working in a target driven environment.
- Knowledge of UK strengths at country and regional level and knowledge of trade opportunities in the Italian market;
- Experience with and awareness of the Export cycle;
- International work experience.
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service
12 September 2021
A2 (L)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Italy
Milan, Rome
British Embassy
1
EUR
EUR 32,369 gross (yearly)
1 November 2021
This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement, graded A2 (L) according to the FCDO grading structure. The monthly gross salary is € 2.312. The salary is paid monthly 14 times per year including € 10.33 EDR paid 13 times per year, with double salary payments in June and December. If working less than a full calendar year, the additional salary payments will be pro-rata.
Working hours are 35 hrs per week. There is flexibility on how the hours are worked across the week although 4 or 5 days is preferable.
The appointment is subject to security clearance, professional background check and the successful completion of a 4 month probationary period.
All staff employed by the British Embassy/British Consulate General are subject to Italian income tax (IRPEF). However the administration of these tax payments will vary depending on nationality.
The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Italian State Social Security Scheme. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Rome/British Consulate General in Milan are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Italian employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Italy and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
This job position may be based in Rome or Milan depending on successful candidate’s location.
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.
Please be advised that the British Embassy/British Consulate General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 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. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
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