Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the British Government’s trade and investment development organisation. We work with UK based businesses to ensure their success in international markets and encourage overseas companies to bring their high-quality investment to the UK.
The aim of DIT is to enhance the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas trade and investments; and attract a continuing high level of quality foreign direct investment into the UK. DIT has a network of three trade teams in Saudi Arabia (in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar) that work closely together to deliver services to our customers. The main purpose of the job advertised is to support UK companies that are seeking to develop their business through trade with Saudi Arabia. This will be accomplished through the support to the Senior Trade Advisor (STA) in implementing the strategy of a High Value Campaign for the healthcare sector.
The Trade Advisor will provide support to the Senior Trade Advisor in the Healthcare sector but will also have a high degree of responsibility in generating and maintaining local and UK business contacts, identifying new business opportunities and providing other campaign activity including Embassy events. The jobholder will need to be flexible and may be required to shift focus and respond to changes to sector priorities based on operational requirements as guided by the DIT KSA Director.
Duties and responsibilities:
Contribute to the design, management and implementation of the day to day strategy of securing business wins for UK companies within the DIT Healthcare High Value Campaign programme across the Kingdom by:
- Developing and engaging a wide range of relationships in Saudi client organisations and the Kingdom’s private sector to understand and promote commercial opportunities in the Healthcare sector;
- Providing DIT and Sector specialists with in-country support including (but not limited to) official programmes, trade missions, events and trade shows.
- Support to private sector stakeholders, promoting opportunities within UK plc seeking to increase UK commercial wins and meet DIT targets within the healthcare sector;
- Providing market analysis and guidance on doing business in Saudi Arabia. Briefing both individual visitors and groups of UK companies on the characteristics of the Saudi market.
Key competencies required:
- Managing a Quality Service – Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
- Achieving Commercial Outcomes– Effectives in this area is 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.
- Delivering at Pace – Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
- 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.
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.
- Team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
- Strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service
- Collaborative approach to colleague and stakeholder partnerships
- Have a proven record of organisational ability.
Desirable
- Written and spoken Arabic language skills
- Events management, experience in the healthcare sector.
- Experience in research and conducting market analysis
Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
14 February 2021
A2 (L)
Fixed Term
35
6 months
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
British Embassy
1
5,775.06
1 March 2021
Eligibility:
The position is available to Saudi nationals and to current holders of valid Saudi residence permits or transferable iqamas. Successful candidates will be required to transfer their sponsorship to the British Embassy.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.
Salary details:
- Base Salary including Eid bonus – SAR 5,775.06
- Housing Allowance – SAR 1,443.77 (subject to eligibility)*
- Travel Allowance – SAR 400 (subject to eligibility)*
*Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form.
No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.
Normal working hours for the Embassy are 08.00 to 15.00 Sunday to Thursday. This position is full-time- maternity cover position until 30 June 2021 and dependent on MATL cover requirements, based on 35 hours per week.
The jobholder should also be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will also be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening and weekend) for representational duties (networking activities, receptions, and seminars).
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must attach:
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and
2) a covering letter to their online application form.
Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence-Based Questions section of the online application form.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (KSA local time) on 14 February 2021.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.
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, medical clearance and reference checks.
The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.
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