View Vacancy - Trade and Investment Officer to Regional Director

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View Vacancy - Trade and Investment Officer to Regional Director

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

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

Job Subcategory

Department for Business and Trade (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 New York, the Trade & Investment Officer supports the Regional Director, East (40%) by managing projects, including team building activities, team coordination and initiatives that will increase engagement and promote a positive, inclusive work environment. The role will also lead on the coordination of the Great British Business Club (GBBC) (40%) and will assist in delivering cross-sector trade and investment projects/events and support with the delivery of impactful commercial programmes for senior level visitors (20%). You will be part of the North America team while working closely with colleagues based around the UK. This is a fascinating and engaging role allowing someone interested in international affairs and business development to work in an exciting diplomatic mission.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support Regional Director with running of local trade and investment team by providing operational and administrative support including arranging travel, managing schedules, report writing, maintaining client and project databases, and assisting with budget management and procurement for the New York team.
• Act as team lead and central coordinator for the GREAT British Business Club - planning and running a quarterly events series for British businesses based in New York, managing outreach to that community, on-boarding new members, maintaining a membership directory, running the mentorship programme, and performing other ad hoc tasks associated with the efficient running of the network.
• Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations, including by scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
• Build and maintain a wide range of contacts within federal/state and private/research organizations for the benefit of the team.
• Support wider team initiatives as requested by the Regional Director and represent the Consulate and/or DBT at networking events.
• Provide project management support for initiatives to advance UK trade policy and economic development objectives, including networking receptions, seminars, trade missions and participation at trade shows, and long-term partnerships with industry associations and local/regional governments.
• Undertake market research, prepare/proof read briefings, draft reports and ad hoc presentations to support Regional Director with account management of a portfolio of key trade and investment accounts.
• Support Regional Director with recruitment, on-boarding and learning and development of new and current team members.
• Undertake occasional travel in both North America and the UK.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience/skills in a business, project and/or event management or similar coordination role.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to undertake topical research.
• Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
• Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the North America and the UK.

Please note: 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 or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Interest and familiarity with both the US and the UK business environments is highly preferred.
• As a valued member of our team we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others

Application deadlineApplication deadline - dayApplication deadline - monthApplication deadline - year

18 June 2023

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

New York

Type of Post

British Consulate

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

$62,800

Start DateStart Date - dayStart Date - monthStart Date - year

28 August 2023

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.

Working Patterns:

This role is 40 hours a week.

The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home 2 or 3 times a week. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.

Additional information

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

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.

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