Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
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The British Embassy in Tallinn is part of the United Kingdom’s world-wide diplomatic network, and represents British political, economic and consular interests in Estonia and is now looking to recruit a UK Business Expansion Lead for the Northern Powerhouse. The successful jobholder will promote Tech and Creative sector investment into the Northern Powerhouse (NPH) while having regard to the ‘UK First’ principle. You will be mobile across the Europe North markets with a focus on the Baltics where you will support the local investment team. You will work closely with the UK Regions Investment hubs, Department for International Trade (DIT) sector teams, regional specialists, Investment Services Team (IST) and local partners to achieve this.
In more detail, main responsibilities will include:
- Prepare relevant NPH sector propositions and High Potential Opportunities, matching them to potential investors and ensuring they are presented as options to them;
- Act as on the ground regional lead for potential projects which require NPH input;
- Ensure regional opportunities and expertise are fed into campaigns being run in local markets which are relevant to the strengths of NPH;
- Maintain strong working relationships with DIT UK Regions Investment hubs, regional sector specialists, DIT Sector colleagues and specialists, regional partners, the Investment Services Team (IST) and colleagues at post, including where practical and beneficial beyond the Europe North team;
- Set up a business network of Northerners working locally who can help to champion the region’s strengths;
- Scope out and organise roundtables/seminars which UK regional sector specialists can deliver and ensure a strong audience of potential investors;
- Scope out relevant inward missions to NPH and recruit participants, working with UK based teams to organise and deliver the programme;
- Provide DIT colleagues and local partners with in-country support including (but not limited to): contributing to briefing and reporting as required, facilitating official programmes, webinars and events, connecting visitors with senior stakeholders in market;
- Act as the point of contact for VIP visits/missions from NPH and ensure there are company and senior level meetings in place;
- Provide a monthly update on activity to local partners NP11 to ensure alignment with local ambitions and targeted local support;
- Contribute to wider Embassy reporting;
- Regional travel, and travel to the UK, is expected when the Covid-19 situation allows.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
- Knowledge of Tech and/or Creative sectors;
- Relevant commercial experience;
- Cultural awareness and functional knowledge of the local business environment;
- Experience of developing relationships and building influence with multiple stakeholders in the public and private sector;
- High-quality day-to-day data management;
- Ability to draft succinct reports and provide briefing for generalist and specialist audiences, including for ministers, often to very tight deadlines;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. Team player who can work on their own initiative and across virtual teams;
- Availability to travel when required.
- Knowledge of NPH Tech and Creative sector strengths;
- Knowledge of NPH and UK investment landscape and priorities;
- Previous experience of working with the UK Government and understanding of NPH political landscape and/or experience of working with NPH local partners;
- An understanding of international business or trade practice.
Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Engaging Internationally
18 October 2020
B3 (L)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
40
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Estonia
Tallinn
British Embassy
1921,11
1 December 2020
This is a full-time fixed-term contract until 31 December 2022 with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.
The annual leave entitlement is 20 working days per year pro rata and the Embassy enjoys an average of 14 public holidays per year.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Estonia. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Estonia are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Estonian employment law.
Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Estonia and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary after 31st December 2020.The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Estonia in order to apply.
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.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
Additional 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;
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Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
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Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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