View Vacancy – Trade & Investment Adviser (PRT21.366)

The British Embassy in Lisbon is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Trade & Investment Adviser, on a temporary basis, to integrate the Department for International Trade Team (DIT).

The purpose of this temporary role is, primarily, to assist the leading Adviser in delivering the agenda and significant business outcomes for the Technology, Life Sciences/Healthcare and Manufacturing sectors by supporting UK companies to access commercial opportunities in Portugal and achieve business outcomes (i.e. UK exports of goods and services). The work involves identifying relevant market demand and potential business partners, answering enquiries about the local market, planning and managing events which promote the UK offer and expertise.

As part of their work, the successful candidate is expected to achieve results within budget and meeting DIT’s corporate standards for quality of service and business impact.  

Main responsibilities:

• Proactively identify opportunities and research market information for UK companies in Life Sciences/Healthcare and Technology-based sectors in Portugal;

• Match the UK offering to local market opportunity to help optimise UK business development in country and promote UK capabilities, experience and excellence to relevant Portuguese stakeholders;

• Support  the team lead with market research, general administration tasks, update and maintain a contacts database, arranging appointments with UK and Portuguese companies and compiling activity statistics;
• Co-operate closely with other Embassy teams, relevant external stakeholders and DIT colleagues across the European region;

Roles and responsibilities:

• Research and identify export opportunities for British companies intending to grow their business in Portugal, with a particularly focus in Life Sciences and Technology-based sectors.
• Carry out market/sector research and produce reports tailored to UK companies’ requirements, providing up-to-date information, details on relevant stakeholders and potential business partners/clients.
• Respond to general and sector specific enquiries in English/Portuguese.
• Carry out event management duties for initiatives which promote business exchanges between the UK and Portugal (including networking events, meeting programmes and senior officials’ visits; provide support to inward/outward missions), including: activity planning, liaising with partner organisations and sponsors, researching/negotiating with suppliers, budget monitoring, managing invitations and replies, providing support on-site and developing PR/social media activity.
• Develop an account management approach and maintain commercial databases with relevant, up-to-date information.
• Accompany inward missions and attend international trade events representing the team and supporting local buyers of UK goods and services; promoting DIT services as well as Portuguese market opportunities to British companies and the UK as an inward investment destination to Portuguese potential investors.
• Monitor and assess the impact of support provided to UK/PT companies and keep a record of results that contribute to the team’s targets.
• Produce and publish relevant content on the team’s digital and social media channels (Twitter and LinkedIn), in line with our communications strategy.
• Carry out other administrative tasks and provide cover and assistance to the team leader and colleagues when required.

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience;
• Full professional proficiency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• Good IT skills (use of Internet search tools, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel);
• Strong communication skills, customer focus and ability to work under pressure;
• Knowledge of trade & investment concepts.