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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, 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
About the Department for International Trade in North America
Be part of the Department for International Trade’s 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, the second highest investment destination in the world and 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 a passion and drive to help us promote exports to North America of British goods and services, two-way investment between the UK and North America, and mutual improved market access to help grow our bilateral trade (see www.gov.uk/DIT).
Main Purpose of Role
This is a challenging and rewarding role based in New York supporting the Regional Director with the leadership and management of the 25 person trade and investment team. The role supports the Regional Director with identifying trade and investment opportunities across the consular district, leads on regional activities, and will work on a wide variety of policy and economic initiatives. You will apply your expertise to support the development of strategies that amplify our impact using key networks across the New York patch, seeking to influence trade policy. You will lead on senior level, Ministerial visits, oversee key account management and support on management and coordination of the wider team.
The ideal candidate will be a clear/effective communicator, a team player able to work at pace whilst paying strong attention strong attention to detail with a background in international business.
Roles and responsibilities:
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Support Regional Director with leadership of 25 person trade and investment team including line management of 3-4 Trade and Investment Officers.
Essential:
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent oral and written English.
Desirable Skills:
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.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
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. 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.
Working patterns:
This role is full time - 40 hours a week including some evenings and occasional travel. We are able to accommodate a varied working pattern with flexible start times.
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.
This role is customer facing and therefore requires some core hours but also requires contact with colleagues in different time zones.
Full Time
$133k-182k (estimate)
04/11/2023
05/28/2024
us.britishcouncil.org
Washington, DC
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