British High Commission Senior Trade Adviser - Northern Powerhouse Jobs in South Africa
British High Commission Senior Trade Adviser - Northern Powerhouse Jobs in South Africa
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:This is an exciting time to join the Department for International Trade (DIT).
Our aim is to promote British trade and investment across the world which is vital for the prosperity of the UK. DIT brings together policy, promotion, and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment in markets across the world to help businesses succeed.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to the success of the UK's trade and investment goals.
The role is for a new regional specialist champion for the Northern Powerhouse region (NPH; the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humber) with a focus on Renewable Energy and other key sectors for the region including Agri-tech, Healthcare and Financial & Professional Services.
It has been created as part of the UK Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda, which includes increasing trade and investment support for the NPH.
You will lead on the promoting trade opportunities for the NPH with a focus on Renewable Energy but also covering Agri-tech, Healthcare and Financial & Professional Services and other ad hoc opportunities.
You will be mobile across Africa when the Covid-19 situation allows.
You will be responsible for helping NPH companies to win business across the region.
You will work closely with the DIT NPH Trade team, relevant DIT sector teams, local trade partners, and NPH International Trade Advisor Teams to achieve this.
Roles and responsibilities
Support NPH companies looking to enter or expand in the market; helping them spot the opportunities and helping them navigate the challenges
Maintain strong working relationships with DIT UK Regions, DIT Sector colleagues, regional stakeholders, local colleagues and in-market business support providers
Build capacity and awareness at post regarding NPH trade capability and expertise
Ensure NPH capability and expertise are
fed into campaigns being run in local markets
Set up a business network of Northerners working locally who can help to champion the region’s strengths
Provide DIT colleagues and key stakeholders with in-country support including (but not limited to): contributing to briefing and reporting as required, facilitating official programmes, trade missions, webinars and events and connecting visitors with senior stakeholders in market
Provide an enhanced package of on the ground support for incoming trade missions by working with colleagues and in-market business support providers
Scope out potential for bespoke NPH missions, working with UK based teams to organise and deliver the programme
Increase regional traction for inward “Meet the Buyer” events hosted in the NPH and use knowledge of regional sector strengths to recruit relevant buyers to participate
Provide a monthly update on activity
Contribute to wider Embassy reporting
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of the Renewable Energy sector
Minimum 3 years’ commercial experience
Cultural awareness and functional knowledge of the local business environment
Experience of developing relationships and building influence with multiple stakeholders at a senior level 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
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Knowledge of NPH Renewable Energy sector
Knowledge of NPH export landscape and overall UK offer
Previous experience of working with the UK Government and understanding of NPH political landscape and/or experience of working with NPH local partner
An understanding of international business or trade practice
Required Competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Senior Trade Adviser - Northern Powerhouse Jobs in South Africa
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