View Vacancy – Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Clean Energy – New York
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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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Main purpose of job:
Be a part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a focus on trade and investment that enables the energy transition, you’ll also play a key role in delivering the UK’s mission to become a clean energy superpower. With a mature, high-spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, the second highest investment destination in the world, and the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.
We employ over 150 people across North America, all dedicated to increasing economic growth to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive, and consumers are protected. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open markets; and promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains (see www.gov.uk/DBT).
Based at the British Consulate-General in New York, the Senior Trade and Investment Officer (STIO) for Clean Energy will proactively identify investment and export opportunities in the New York region for market ready UK companies to achieve new business and work with US companies seeking to launch into or expand in the UK market. In addition, the role will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of key accounts within the New England region. You will be part of the North America Clean Energy team as well as a valued contributor to the New York based DBT team, working closely with colleagues from around the US and UK.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Provide a comprehensive account management service to key US prospects in for the Clean Energy subsectors civil nuclear, energy transition and decarbonisation, renewables (offshore wind, waste to value, electrical networks and energy storage, hydrogen, low carbon heating and CCUS) looking to maintain or grow their footprint in the UK.
- Successfully build and manage a pipeline of knowledge-driven projects that have the potential to bring high-value jobs and R&D to the UK.
- Assist high-growth and innovative UK companies and established British businesses to develop US market entry strategies and/or grow US market share; and support established British companies in-market to address any concerns around US trade policy or market access barriers.
- Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, regional providers and other key buyers/partners within the Clean Energy industries.
- Develop and implement high impact, targeted marketing programs and events in conjunction with stakeholder partners to build our brand awareness, promote key messaging, and showcase UK competitiveness in the Clean Energy industries.
- Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact programming, including developing and hosting round tables, seminars and trade missions, and contributing to VIP visit programs.
- Support cross-team projects to advance UK economic and trade policy goals.
- Manage events and travel budgets.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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- Demonstrated professional experience in a business, economic development or science role.
- Thorough knowledge of the Energy/Clean Energy industry, major companies and trends in the US and preferably in the UK.
- Excellent stakeholder management abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and networking skills.
- Strong management and collaboration skills with the ability to deliver results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
- An understanding of international relations and UK Government policy preferred.
- Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel in the US and internationally up to 20% of your time.
- fluency in English language.
As a valued member of our team, we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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29 March 2026
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
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United States
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New York
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British Consulate General
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USD
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$87,920/annum gross
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yearly
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18 May 2026
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All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
Eligibility
You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available.
You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.
Core Hours/Hybrid Working
While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone) Monday through Friday.
Employees will be expected to work from office full-time during the first 90 days of employment. After this time employees may work from home no more than 40% of the working week, subject to operational needs.
All working hours and hybrid working are position specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them with the hiring manager.
Learning and Development
The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Unique Tax Rules
Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional – before accepting a job.
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Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 29th March 2026
All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
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