Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job:
The aim of this position is to support and grow Japanese investment in the UK from the automotive sector, one of the most active and important sectors for the UK economy. Automotive is a priority sector for investment, with exciting opportunities in the UK, thanks to a once in a century technological shift into electric vehicles, and the UK’s cutting edge R&D base. You will also support on other sectors – chemicals, engineering, rail, aerospace and space.
Japanese investment into the UK has been a huge success story over recent years with over 1,000 Japanese companies established in the UK and 185,000 people employed directly by Japanese companies. Based in Tokyo, you will be part of a team of 15 people in our Tokyo Embassy and Osaka Consulate-General that aims to continue to build on this success. The team is supported by sector experts and partner agencies in the UK.
You will work in a friendly and dynamic environment engaging both with colleagues in Japan and in the UK. This job offers excellent experience both of business and of government so can be a great career step for you.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
This role is part of the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing (AEM) team. The AEM team supports dozens of investment projects into the UK each year and your role will be to support Japanese companies based in eastern Japan with projects to invest in the UK.
Develop a pipeline of investment opportunities
- Research, analyse and develop a target list of key Japanese companies to work with and then follow up either engaging directly with the companies yourself but also support the Senior Investment Adviser to deliver targeted company engagements. You are expected to generate around 10 new project leads – per annum on your own.
- Support promotional events, inward and outward missions.
Support investment projects
- Support the Senior Investment Adviser by aiming to deliver investment projects (new investments into the UK and existing investors’ expansion) from this sector.
- Promote the UK’s strengths to Japanese companies and manage accounts on your own to bring investments into the UK.
- Working to the senior managers of the team you will support and arrange/accompany his/her company visits.
Develop sector expertise and client relationship
- You will develop a strong understanding of the automotive and advanced manufacturing ecosystems in Japan as well as the UK through your expanding list of business contacts.
- You will use your expertise to develop a strategy for the clients you manage, in order to help deliver our Country Trade Plan, and to identify future investment opportunities.
Provide support to the team:
- Develop and update key documents on statistics, projects, budgets, and make sure that our database is updated.
- Support the wider investment team, and sector colleagues in other APAC markets.
5%
Contribute to the wider work of the Embassy, including active role in the crisis response plan and exercises.
Collaborate with other teams to support on wider Embassy activities.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Profile and manage admin and specific project budgets.
Learning and development opportunities
Two key areas of focus will be:
(i) building up a knowledge of the key sectors that you work in. On the job training, presentations from sector specialists and potential Developing Sector Knowledge course in the UK.
(ii) building up influencing and sales skills through on the job training and courses such as Effective Account Management and Consultancy Based Sales.
The British Embassy offers comprehensive learning and development opportunities that will be fully available to the jobholder. We regularly run both work area specific training, as well as more general skills development in project management, finance, and leadership. Each year the job holder will be encouraged to use 5 development days to pursue job related and personal development goals.
All staff are required to take a role in the embassy’s crisis preparation and response. Full training will be provided for this and regular opportunities will be available to test and develop your skills.
The Embassy supports flexible working patterns, and can be agreed in consultation with your line manager.
- Fluent Japanese language skills (JLPT level 1 or equivalent).
- Business level in English (IELTS band 7 or TOEIC 875 points or above or equivalent), with experience of working in an English speaking environment.
- Ability to work effectively in an increasingly digital environment (strong IT skills, ability to present online, knowledge of social media platforms)
- Fluent in Japanese and business level in English (both spoken and written)
- Experience of working in the automotive and/or engineering sectors.
- Experience in a sales role in a private sector business.
- Experience working in an English speaking environment.
- Knowledge of the UK business environment and institutions.
- Degree in business or economics is desirable but not essential.
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
9 November 2021
A2 (L)
Permanent
37.5
Asia Pacific
Japan
Tokyo
British Embassy
1
JPY
361,591 JPY
20 December 2021
- 1 month salary bonus equivalents payable in June and December
- (Note: Salary may be reduced due to tax status)
- Commuting allowance of up to JPY35,000 per month (paid on an actual cost basis)
- 25 days paid annual leave (calculated pro rata)
- Health Insurance and Employee pension (kenko hoken/kosei nenkin)
- Employment Insurance (koyou hoken)
The applicant must have work authorisation for Japan however if a foreign national, the British Embassy/Consulate General will support a visa application if required.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
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