View Vacancy – Senior Trade and Investment Officer – Technology

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category

Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main Purpose of Job:

Be part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, and the second highest investment destination in the world. The UK is also the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.

We employ over 150 people across North America, all united by our vision of a future where we champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and around the world. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open up markets; improve international trading standards and fight unfair trading practices

Based at the British Consulate-General in San Francisco, the Senior Trade & Investment Officer for Technology will proactively identify opportunities in the US for market ready UK companies to achieve new business, and work with companies seeking to launch into, or expand in, the UK market. You will be part of the North America technology team providing key account management within the region in addition to providing strategic advice and assistance to companies. You will also be a valued contributor to the San Francisco based regional team and work closely with colleagues based around the UK.

Roles and Responsibilities:

As the Senior Trade & Investment Officer – Technology, you will:

Provide a comprehensive account management service to key US clients in the technology industry (including software, emerging technologies) looking to maintain or grow their footprint in the UK.
Successfully build and manage a pipeline of knowledge-driven projects that have the potential to bring high-value jobs and R&D to the UK.
Assist high-growth and innovative UK companies to develop US market entry strategies and/or grow US market share; and support established UK companies in market to address any concerns around US trade policy or market access barriers.
Enable positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, and other key buyers/partners within the technology sector.
Develop and implement high impact, targeted marketing programs and events in conjunction with stakeholder partners to build our brand awareness, promote key messaging, and showcase UK competitiveness in technology.
Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in the San Francisco region, as well as in UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact programming, including developing and hosting round tables, seminars and trade missions, and contributing to Ministerial and other VIP visit programs.
Assist with cross-team projects to advance UK economic and trade policy goals.
Any other duties as assigned.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Manage events and travel budget for the San Francisco region.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Demonstrated professional experience, gained within a business development or economic development role, ideally in a related sector.
In-depth knowledge of one or more key industries or technologies: AI; Cyber and Trust Architecture; Internet of Things; Telecoms; Next Generation Computing.
Excellent stakeholder management abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and networking skills.
Excellent management and collaboration skills with the ability to deliver results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling.
Proficiency in standard Microsoft applications.
Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel in the US and internationally up to 20% of your time.
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents, A and NATO visa holders with EAD cards, and L2 visa holders with an up-to-date I-94 form.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

An understanding of international relations and UK Government policy preferred.
Experience in a supervisory role.
An excellent network of industry contacts in the Technology sector in the US or the ability to develop such a network.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

18 August 2024

Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

San Francisco

Type of Post

British Consulate

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

$87,130

Start Date

7 October 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and Development Opportunities:

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We actively encourage learning & development and will develop a specific plan in collaboration with the successful candidate.

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

We offer:

Generous leave package plus public holidays
Generous 401k matching
Excellent healthcare options
Paid sick leave
Generous parental leave policy
A great work-life balance including flexible start and finish times and a hybrid working model with staff splitting their time between working from home and the office
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage
High quality L&D services with global sessions and events every day to help you develop and meet organisational needs, including up to 5 days paid leave each year to pursue your professional development
Inclusivity is one of our core values and we strive to treat everyone openly, fairly and equally. All new team members learn about how they can contribute to an inclusive environment and the importance of diversity and inclusion

Working Patterns:

This role is 40 hours a week.

The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working. You are required to work from the office three days a week. We are an organization that also recognizes the critical value of teamwork, and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.

Additional information

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

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