Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job:
This is a dynamic role for an exceptional individual to join the Department for International Trade (DIT), British Consulate General (BCG), Hong Kong, as the Assistant Director, Innovation and Technology. To lead the Innovation & Technology team in delivering its’ objectives and targets as part of the wider DIT Hong Kong Business Plan and UK Government strategy to deliver economic prosperity to the UK and Hong Kong. Reporting to the Director of Trade & Investment, the core focus of the job is to drive the promotion of the UK as the ideal country partner for commercial collaboration and success with Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area of Mainland China in areas of innovation, technology, research and development and sustainability.
The person in this role will help nurture innovative Hong Kong companies expand their business and investments to the UK, as well as foster pioneering UK companies to do business with and in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. In addition, the role will be supporting the UK’s ambitions in promoting venture capital investments from Hong Kong based investors into UK start-up and growth companies.
The role will offer discretion to develop sector strategies with sound analytical skills and support senior management decisions by providing sector specialist advice. The ideal candidate will possess an all-round level of management and organisational skill to guide the team of four people in delivering results, as well as strong interpersonal skills to negotiate changes and securing agreements with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
Main Responsibilities
Lead and deliver strategic trade and investment plans (60%)
- Lead strategically in developing the Innovation and Technology sector business plan within the DIT Hong Kong and wider Regional Trade Plan
- Oversee and be accountable for the targets and performance of Innovation and Technology team, including Export Wins, Overseas Direct Investment Wins, Foreign Direct Investment Projects, Capital Investment and Overseas Market Introduction Services
- To lead on and oversee the team’s marketing and communications events and activities
- As the subject matter expert, gather intelligence and establish a high level of technical expertise and knowledge in the Innovation and Technology sector. Conduct in-depth data analysis of complex policy and operational issues impacting the area of work. Propose changes through the provision of briefings, presentations and reports to support senior management’s decision making. Share insights on market trends with the Marketing and Communications teams to steer their campaign development and drive greater results
- Identify, pursue and promote opportunities in relevant technology sub-sectors, undertake proactive business development work, provide strategic guidance and advice on maximising the return of opportunities
Relationship management (20%)
- Play an important role in identifying, building relationships and account managing senior managements of key organisations in relevant sectors, which include but are not limited to intermediaries, trade associations and government departments as part of an overall business development strategy
- Manage partnership and sponsorship with key organisations in the sector
- Maintain a close working relationship with sector teams in China region and DIT in the UK, HQ and regionally
- Lead on any other representational duties for both DIT and the British Consulate as appropriate to the sector, including briefing senior managers and VIPs
Resources management (10%)
- Management of any delegated team budget and ensure compliance with relevant guidance
- Contribute to the income generation strategies by securing sponsorship for events, activities and collateral
- Motivate and manage a team of four members in delivering against the agreed services and targets
Organisational support (10%)
- As a senior member of DIT, proactively contribute to the wider operations of the British Consulate General, engaging with and leading in cross-departmental committees including diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and social. Identify and promote opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration in relation to work as well as other operational activities. Promote the key values of professionalism, inclusivity, collaboration and kindness
The Sector
The Innovation and Technology sector focuses on PropTech/InfraTech, Smart Cities, Cybersecurity, MedTech/HealthTech/BioTech, EdTech, Big Data, AI and Waste Management, all of which will feed in to the wider focus of sustainability and Greentech. Greentech will be the focus as the team works closely with the other Hong Kong sector teams, as well as the China team, to feed in to the wider COP26 objective.
Our Team
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the arm of the UK government responsible for securing UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. Find out more about us here.
Based in British Consulate-General Hong Kong, the DIT Hong Kong team offers a fast-paced place to work as the office covers opportunities in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as South China in collaboration with the rest of the DIT China teams led by Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for China and Hong Kong.
Other conditions of employment:
- The jobholder may be required to travel and any travel would be monitored in line with COVID-19 situation. Some work (including travel) will be required during the evenings and occasionally weekends, for which time off in lieu (where applicable) will be given.
- This position is open to Hong Kong citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Hong Kong. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Candidates must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Hong Kong in order to apply.
- Successful candidate required to start as soon as possible.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
- Undergraduate degree in business, international trade or other relevant areas and minimum 6 years working experience in business development, sales or marketing,
OR
Minimum 8 years working experiences in business development, sales or marketing - Excellent understanding of international trade and investment in particular to the sectors mentioned
- Proven record in campaign development, business development and sales and marketing
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with strong stakeholder engagement experience
- Strong organisational, budget management, project management and leadership skills
- Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
- An adaptable self-starter with enthusiasm and energy to work alone as well as in a team
- Sound analytical skills and ability to conduct data and fact-driven research
- Fluent in both spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Previous experience of working across teams and stakeholders based across multiple locations
- Previous experience of working within both government and private sector
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Achieving Commercial Outcomes
22 August 2021
C4 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
41
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
British Consulate
1
44,781
6 December 2021
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
These would be tailored according to individual needs, but can include:
- Courses and materials offered by the trade / prosperity academy of the Diplomatic Academy
- Attending external events and conferences hosted by academic institutions, business chambers, etc
- Benefit from Posts internal learning and development strategy which allows individuals to bid for specific training needs.
This position is open to Hong Kong citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Hong Kong. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Candidates must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Hong Kong in order to apply.
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