Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network, representing British political & economic and consular interests overseas. Department for International Trade (DIT) is the United Kingdom’s trade and foreign direct investment agency. DIT also brings together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade & investment and to help businesses to succeed.
A full-time position as a Trade Adviser A2 has become available in the Department of International Trade based at the British Embassy in Copenhagen.
The main purpose of the job is to assist UK companies in their commercial activities in Denmark. The role will focus on identifying and developing export opportunities for UK companies, supporting UK commercial enquires and providing trusted research and advice to companies and public departments.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Identify export opportunities for UK companies in Denmark using existing networks, desk research / analysis and business development methods.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Danish and UK stakeholders including facilitating B2B collaboration, enquiry management and business support.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on internal platforms as well as delivering accurate market research.
- Ensure high quality representation at events, conferences both in the UK and Denmark.
- Contribute to/coordinate with colleagues across the Nordic Baltic and ensuring that DIT’s activities, campaigns and stakeholders are coordinated in a one governmental approach.
- Strong communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
- Commercial flair with a proven knowledge of the Danish economy and commercial institutions.
- Strong research and analytical skills and an ambition to advise.
- Result orientated with a track record of achieving targets.
- Proven ability to structure, manage and implement projects while working in small multi-disciplined teams.
- IT savvy with strong CRM / cloud based skills.
- Good understanding of Danish would be desirable.
- Knowledge of Danish trade structures and organisations.
- An understanding of government and the role it plays international trade would be of advantage.
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Engaging Internationally
10 January 2021
A2 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Denmark
Copenhagen
British Embassy
1
37,551
1 March 2021
This is a full-time permanent contract of 35 hours net per week.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary after 31st December 2020.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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 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.
Information due to COVID-19:
- You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
- Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
- Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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