British Embassy

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Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

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Job Subcategory

SDI (Scottish Development International)

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Ready to launch your economic diplomacy career and join us at the forefront of Europe’s space tech ecosystem?

The British Embassy Copenhagen is looking to recruit a new colleague to join Scotland’s trade and inward investment agency (SDI) and lead on Scotland’s commercial activities in Advanced Technologies.

From leading Europe’s small satellite manufacturing to establishing next-generation spaceports in the High North, Scotland has emerged as a powerhouse in space innovation. We’re seeking an ambitious professional to help shape this growing sector and work with other advanced technologies that Scotland leads in.

Based at the British Embassy Copenhagen and working closely with other UK departments, you will also be responsible for strengthening partnerships with Nordic stakeholders to help Scottish companies to internationalise.

What makes this role unique?

Being part of Scotland’s fast growing technology sectors which are leading Europe in small satellite manufacturing, launch capabilities and earth observation space data;
Work with cutting-edge companies across multiple tech domains – from space data to climate solutions, photonics to quantum design, financial technologies to robotics;
Building international innovation partnerships between Scottish and Nordic institutions and contribute to Scotland and the UK’s economic growth.

Your Impact:

Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders both in the private and governmental sectors;
Help Scottish companies break into new international markets and identify commercial opportunities;
Deliver valuable market insight and analysis that shape business and policy decisions. Your advice will count.

What Makes You Ideal:

You demonstrate a strategic mindset with a talent for spotting commercial opportunities;
You are a natural relationship builder who can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes;
You have passion for emerging technologies and understand their real-world applications;
You understand the importance of economic diplomacy in our fast-changing world.

The British Embassy Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Scottish Development International (SDI), Scotland’s international trade and investment agency, and plays a valuable role in the UK’s commercial outreach in the Nordics.

What will you be expected to achieve?

Provide expert support and advice to Scottish companies wishing to enter the Nordic markets within advanced technologies with a key focus on space, finance and climate.
Build strategic relationships with Nordic organisations, private / public, that increase Scottish exports by identifying trade opportunities.
Lead on the development of innovation partnerships and networks with Nordic stakeholders such as incubators, clusters, academia and industry bodies.
Deliver against Scottish international trade strategies and advance Scotland as a centre for technology innovation.
Collaborate with colleagues from across the UK Government as well as Nordic government departments, agencies
Facilitate key events and activities which support Scottish trade work in the Nordics including webinars, conferences, roadshows, trade missions, Ministerial visits, virtual or otherwise.
Support Scottish Government activity in the region as well as Scottish and UK Ministerial visits.

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

Knowledge of Nordic tech and corporate ecosystems.
An experienced networker with existing corporate relationships in the Nordics
A fast learner who can demonstrate initiative, resilience, and adaptability.
A team player with a consultative approach who can collaborate within a geography and virtually.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and Danish (minimum C1 level*).

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Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

An understanding of government, policy and the role it plays in international trade.
Experience of working in an international trade promotion environment.
Experience of public speaking and an ability to demonstrate credibility and expertise on complex issues.

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Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

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Application deadline

2 March 2025

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Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

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Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

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Working hours per week

35H (net)

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Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

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Country/Territory

Denmark

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Location (City)

Copenhagen

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Type of Post

British Embassy

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Number of vacancies

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Salary Currency

DKK

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Salary

51,450.00 DKK (monthly gross)

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Type of Salary

monthly

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Start Date

1 April 2025

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

What we offer:

This is a full-time, permanent contract, subject to a 3-month probation period;
35-hours working week with a focus on work-life balance, this role is primarily office-based. Flexible working of 1-2 days may be possible, subject to line manager agreement. The job holder will be expected to travel 10-20 days/year.
British Embassy Copenhagen offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, and we strongly encourage a culture of learning and development. You will be able to develop your communications skills, and access wider in-house training and funding for Learning & Development courses, in agreement with your line manager;
You will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to wider objectives and supporting a positive working environment;
Private health insurance;
A mix of Danish & British Public holidays.

Interested?

Apply below. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. Uploads are not possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.

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Additional information

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark 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/Work Permit 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.

Please note that it is Candidate’s responsibility to ensure they meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

The start date for the position is subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.

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 the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*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 skills are going to be assessed.

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