View Vacancy - Investment Officer - Technology and Media

The British Consulate-General in Los Angeles has an opportunity to join a dynamic and high performing team, fostering transatlantic business relations between the US and its top economic partner in Europe.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is responsible for promoting UK trade and investment. (See www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-trade). DIT focus sectors in Los Angeles include entertainment and media, technology, financial and professional services, energy and environment, life sciences, and advanced engineering.

The post advertised is for an Investment Officer (IO) and member of the Los Angeles team, based in the British Consulate-General Los Angeles, located in Century City. This role creates UK jobs by delivering Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the UK from key tech and media hubs in the southwest US, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Salt Lake City/Provo. The post reports to the Head of Trade and Investment in Los Angeles.

Main Job Functions:

• Identify and provide assistance to US companies looking to set up or expand in the UK and support US companies already active in the UK market, with a focus on sectors that include Technology, Software, and Digital Media.
• Meet annual FDI targets and build active client pipeline by developing and managing relationships with C-level executives and business leaders.
• Participate in the activities and events conducted by industry associations and other multipliers, building awareness of DIT in the business community and serving as the point of contact for UK market information.
• Develop, position and implement marketing strategies, conceive and develop DIT activities, and produce and manage events with the goals of increasing awareness of the UK’s market proposition to potential investors, building relationships, and generating FDI leads.
• Facilitate and manage visits by senior government officials and other VIPs, including by compiling visit programs and planning company meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of UK market trends, incentives, and centres of excellence in the technology and media sectors in order to promote them effectively to a US audience. Undertake occasional travel to the UK.
• Collaborate with and provide support to colleagues tasked with helping UK exporters.
• Manage one Business Development Associate.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience and/or business development experience in the US and, ideally, the UK;
• Strong client management experience;
• Some experience/knowledge of the UK's inward investment and/or business environment;
• Ability to be proactive, organized and work to deadlines, prioritize and multi-task;
• A self-starter, able to work independently and show initiative with limited day-to-day supervision while operating as part of a wider team with shared goals and wide-ranging objectives;
• Strong networking skills;
• Line management experience;
• A demonstrable track record of achievement;
• Computer literacy in standard Microsoft applications;
• Driving license and ability to undertake air travel including overnight stays.

Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A visa holders*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy and Consulates. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates.  The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.