British High Commission
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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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Main purpose of job:
This is an exciting time to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. The team is helping to deliver the UK Government’s Growth mission by promoting British trade and investment, helping companies to succeed, break down market access barriers and deliver our trade policy.
Reporting to the Director of Trade and Investment, based in the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, the job holder will lead on our work to attract and grow investment from Malaysia to the UK. You will work collaboratively with teams across the British High Commission; across the Asia Pacific DBT network; and in the UK.
We’re looking for a dynamic, proactive, organized and enthusiastic team player who can develop effective relationships with colleagues, business and stakeholders. Working as part of the High Commission you will lead on plans and programmes to build pipelines and deliver projects covering capital investment and FDI. You will play an important account management role working with senior contacts in Malaysian and UK organizations.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- You will identify investment opportunities and provide strategic support for innovative Malaysian companies with quality scalable products or services.
- You will lead on account management of key clients ensuring virtual teams work effectively with a focus on outcomes.
- Lead on marketing and promotional activities of the UK proposition. This will include the organization and delivery of trade events, webinars, visits/missions, workshops and other activities (in person or virtual) to target Malaysian investors
- Work with CEOs and senior staff from diverse businesses from start-ups to institutional investors to assist their internal decision-making on their overseas investment and influence them in favour of setting up in the UK.
- You will be expected to have a deep understanding of the investment environment in the UK and of the Government’s support available to investors or be able to quickly develop your knowledge.
- Lead on the delivery of first-class visit programmes for VIPs (including ministers) to support our investment objectives.
- You will have autonomy to build effective business networks and lead on relationships with Malaysian, APAC and UK stakeholders which help you to communicate the UK proposition and influence investment decisions.
- Ensure that CRM systems are maintained and updated accurately and promptly.
- Facilitate and enable effective collaboration within a virtual team setup, working with colleagues in Malaysia, Singapore, and throughout the APAC region, to promote investment opportunities through strategic communication initiatives of the British High Commission and the wider DBT network.
- Provide occasional support for and/or contribute to other DBT or British High Commission activity
The role will involve working closely with partners in government and industry in Malaysia and the UK; with teams across the British High Commission; and DBT teams in APAC and the UK.
The successful candidate will be joining a high profile and ambitious team and will be able to develop a wide range of account management and business development skills while developing export opportunities for the UK. If successful you will have the opportunity to get involved in a diverse range of DBT and corporate workstreams including planning and delivering high profile visits, organizing L&D activities and engaging the business community.
As DBT Malaysia team’s business priorities evolve, the successful candidate will potentially become involved in supporting other priority sectors/workstreams for DBT Malaysia, and a flexible approach is important.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Budgets related to events and programmes
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- A degree level qualification, preferably in business, economics or equivalent.
- Successful track record and experience in relationship management, lead generation and business development.
- Relevant professional experience in the area of business development or working in a commercial or government environment, dealing with and/or networking with external customers.
- Knowledge of working with government and business in Malaysia
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing (written/verbal) skills, in English
- Personal drive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm to learn with a genuine interest in business and trade.
- Experience of account management and business development.
- Strong team player.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
Language requirements:
Language: English and Bahasa Malaysia
Level of language required: Proficient in both written and spoken
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- Experience of working in investment related functions
- Knowledge of international trade, trade policy and business
- Knowledge of government structure and business in the UK
- Communication skills in Malay
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Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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11 December 2024
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Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Asia Pacific
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Malaysia
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Kuala Lumpur
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British High Commission
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MYR
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MYR 10,000
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monthly
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27 January 2025
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Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, benefits, leave entitlement of 20 days per annum (calculated on pro rata basis) and a range of learning and development opportunities including courses, access to significant on line training materials and on the job learning and development opportunities.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is committed to developing its staff, working hard to provide a comprehensive learning and development offer. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the Diplomatic Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all the available opportunities.
The job-holder will be required to take some specific training courses related to their role. All new staff undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses covering areas such as diversity, health and safety, and information management.
In addition to formal training, collaboration with a wide range of colleagues will deliver on-the-job learning experiences, including
- Working in a diplomatic mission;
- Understanding how UK international development assistance is managed / implemented;
- Understanding effective programme management (including Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, and Learning).
We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organization.
Working patterns:
Normal working hours are 36.5 per week. BHC Kuala Lumpur supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering, and is committed to staff maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Some evening and weekend work is required on occasions. British High Commission Malaysia Standard Terms and Conditions apply and provide for time outside of working hours to be compensated through Time Off In Lieu.
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Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
Kindly check your application centre or email regularly for any update on the status of your application.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
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